Event Brief
2026 Starts Strong with Job Growth Surprising Experts
Filed: Feb 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: The economy added more jobs than expected last month, with increased labor force participation and wage growth.
WHO: Economists and Labor Force Participants
WHAT: Job growth exceeded expectations
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Increased labor force participation and wage growth
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