Strong Start To 2026 As US Hiring Jumps Sharply, Unemployment Falls To 4.3%
Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 21:44 IST The US added 130,000 jobs in January, a sharp rise from 50,000 jobs in December, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed. The strong January performance comes after a difficult year for the US labour market. Hiring in the US picked up sharply at the start of…