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06.11.202613:30:00UTC+00U.S. Private Hiring More Than Doubles in October, Signaling Stronger Labor Momentum

Private sector employment in the United States accelerated sharply in October 2026, with private nonfarm payrolls rising to 159,000, according to data updated on 6 November 2026. This marks a significant improvement from September 2026, when the indicator stood at 78,000.

The more than twofold increase in private payroll growth suggests renewed strength in the U.S. labor market after a softer prior month. While broader context such as sector breakdowns or wage trends was not provided, the October rebound in hiring may ease concerns about a potential cooling in private-sector employment and could influence expectations around consumer spending and overall economic momentum heading into the final months of 2026.

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