US jobs data reports a strong start to 2026, but is reality on the ground different?

Feb 12, 2026 - 22:30
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US jobs data reports a strong start to 2026, but is reality on the ground different?
The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in Jan 2026, with the unemployment rate declining to 4.3%, signalling recovery. Yet many workers still face job insecurity and weak hiring, as seen in the case of Texas resident Jacob Trigg. Experts warn of possible “jobless growth” amid AI shifts and policy uncertainty.

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