US employers added a surprising 165,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%
David Robinson
David Robinson
Reporter · Lancaster, PA
David graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and has been a community journalist for over 8 years, previously working at the Lancaster Examiner. He focuses on the heart of Lancaster, covering local events, festivals, and community initiatives.
More from David →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM · 1 min read
U.S. employers created a surprising 165,000 new jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. The hiring beat the 65,000 new jobs forecasters had expected. The jobs report comes three days after voters delivered stunning defeat to President…