U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, above expectations
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM · 1 min read
U.S. employers added a surprising 165,000 jobs in October, the Labor Department estimated Nov. 6, surpassing forecasters' expectations and extending previous months' trend of sharp swings in hiring.