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October hiring outpaces forecasts with 165,000 new positions

US payrolls rose by 165,000 in October, surpassing the 65,000 estimate. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, while involuntary part-time work climbed to 4.84 million.

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October jobs report beats forecasts with 165,000 hires

The US economy added 165,000 nonfarm payrolls in October, exceeding the 65,000 expected. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent, while average hourly earnings rose 3.1 percent year over year.

The Fed

Ecb considers checking Bank loans to ai data centers

European Central Bank officials are reportedly discussing a potential review of lender exposure to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The central bank is evaluating risks tied to fluctuating valuations and investor confidence, but no official decision has been made yet.

Fed

Fed's Barkin says policy is near neutral, inflation key risk

Federal Reserve Governor Eric Barkin stated that current monetary policy is approximately neutral. He identified inflation as the primary risk for the Fed and noted that a gradual approach to policy changes makes sense.

Bank of England

Bank of England lifts benchmark rate to 4 percent

The central bank increased borrowing costs by 25 basis points, citing stubborn price growth and geopolitical tensions. Officials remain split on future moves, with traders assigning roughly 50 percent odds to another hike in December.

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