# October jobs report strengthens case for December rate hike

- Source: HousingWire
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:43:40+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/october-jobs-december-fed-hike/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/october-jobs-report-strengthens-case-for-december-rate-hike-13d55c/

Payrolls rose by 165,000, U-6 underemployment increased to 7.9%, and August and September gains were revised higher

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