Jobs Report Live: Trump Says Borrowing Costs Should Be Lowered Because of 'Great' Jobs Numbers

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Investopedia reports that January saw significant job growth, exceeding economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate declined. This data will influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions amidst prior concerns about job market weakness.

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2026-02-12 13:44:29

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Welcome to Investopedia’s live coverage of the January employment report. Here, we will bring you the latest labor market data, explain its implications, and provide in-depth analysis.

Employers added far more jobs in January than economists expected and the unemployment rate fell from where it was in December.

The data will factor into the Federal Reserve’s thinking on whether to cut interest rates again. The Fed held its key rate steady last month after cutting at each of its three previous policy meetings amid concerns about labor market weakness.

The report, originally scheduled for release last Friday and delayed by a brief government shutdown, was released at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Follow along with our live coverage of the report below.

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