The U.S. labor market added 165,000 jobs in October, which was more than expected. An uptick in white-collar hiring was particularly surprising. Sure, unemployment remains stuck just above 4%, but more jobs is a step in the right direction. Plus: Declining foreign ownership of U.S. Treasurys contributes to rising yield rates, more friends are co-homebuying in this unaffordable housing market, and we recap the post-election economic headlines. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/newsletters">Subscribe</a> to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/">marketplace.org</a> — and consider <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/make-a-smart-investment">making an investment</a> in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/06/the-postmidterm-economic-outlook" class="default">How the economy looks post-midterms</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/06/latest-jobs-report-shows-a-whitecollar-hiring-turnaround" class="default">Latest jobs report shows a white-collar hiring turnaround</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/06/treasury-rates-are-up-an-exodus-of-foreign-buyers-is-one-reason" class="default">Foreign governments own fewer Treasurys these days. That's pushing interest rates up</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/06/cobuying-a-colorado-home-with-friends" class="default">Want to buy a house with friends? This Colorado group did it</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/06/what-if-you-dont-have-to-find-another-job" class="default">What if you don't have to find another job?</a></li></ul>

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