The US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, with employers adding 254,000 jobs, far exceeding economists' forecasts of 140,000.
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), released on Friday, also revised August's job growth upward to 159,000, highlighting the resilience of the labour market.
The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, down from 4.2% in August, further underscoring the stability of the job market despite broader economic challenges.
The Federal Reserve, which has been closely monitoring employment data to assess the health of the economy, views the continued strength in job creation as a positive signal.
As inflation shows signs of easing, the Fed’s attention is shifting to ensuring that the labour market remains robust, with no major signs of weakness emerging from the latest figures.