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06.11.202613:30:00UTC+00U.S. Government Payrolls Return to Growth in October After September Slump

U.S. government payrolls edged back into positive territory in October 2026, rising by 6.0K jobs after a sharp decline the previous month. The October turnaround follows a drop of 18.0K positions in September 2026, signaling a modest rebound in public-sector employment.

The data, updated on 6 November 2026, suggest that the earlier contraction in government staffing may have been temporary, though the size of the October gain remains relatively small compared with September’s losses. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases closely to determine whether October marks the start of a sustained stabilization in government hiring or merely a short-lived correction following recent volatility in the sector.

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