U.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January, unemployment rate steady at 4.3%
NBC News·2026-02-11 14:27

We're back with some breaking news. Now, the first US jobs report of 2026 just came out moments ago, and the data shows 130,000 jobs were added in January, and the unemployment rate remains mostly steady at 4.3%. But the big story here is revisions.It comes during a concerning economic moment where inflation is still high and the job market has been weakening. NBC News senior business correspondent Christine Romans is here now to break down the numbers. Christine, good morning.Walk us through the January jo ...