Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report
Jobseekers speak with recruiters past event signage during the WorkSource North Seattle Career Fair in Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday,
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Economy
U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.3%
Job growth was stronger than expected to start 2026, providing some relief to concerns about the state of the U.S.
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The delayed January jobs report will be released Wednesday. Here’s what to expect
A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a business’s window in Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2026, in New York City.
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Disappointing holiday season: December retail sales were flat, falling well short of
Consumer activity slowed sharply for the December holiday shopping season amid a spate of rough weather, tariff impact and persistently
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Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says
An Amazon Go store in New York, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images
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China’s Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade
TOPSHOT – US President Donald Trump (L) and China’s President Xi Jinping arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base,
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January jobs report will be released on Feb. 11 after shutdown delay
A ‘help wanted’ advertisement is displayed in Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2026, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty
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Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says
A ‘help wanted’ sign is displayed in a business’s window in Manhattan on January 09, 2026, in New York City.
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Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal
President Donald Trump greets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House in Washington, Monday, June 26, 2017. Alex
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From PopMart to JD.com: Britain and China rush to forge business deals as diplomatic thaw
China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall
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