Media in the US: The US economy added 130,000 jobs in January 2026, far exceeding economists' previous forecast of 75,000, and the unemployment rate also dropped from 4.4% to 4.3%. This was the strongest month for job growth since December 2024, possibly indicating that the US labor market is beginning to recover after a year of weakness.
However, analysts pointed out that the employment growth in January may have been influenced by seasonal and weather factors, and concerns about the overall job market remain unresolved. The newly added positions were mainly concentrated in the healthcare and social assistance sectors, adding a total of 123,500 jobs.
Additionally, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted an annual revision of the 2025 employment data, which showed that the US added only 181,000 jobs in 2025, far below the previously estimated 584,000, highlighting the complexity and uncertainty of the job market.
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