Job Growth Sizzled to Start the Year. Here's Why It's Unlikely to Impact Interest Rates

The January jobs report came in much stronger than expected and the unemployment rate ticked lower to start 2026, easing worries about a slowing labor market.

# Job Growth Sizzled to Start the Year. Here's Why It's Unlikely to Impact Interest Rates The January jobs report came in much stronger than expected and the unemployment rate ticked lower to start 2026, easing worries about a slowing labor market. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/economy/job-growth-sizzled-to-start-the-year-heres-why-its-unlikely-to-impact-interest-rates) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*