Top economist Mark Zandi says don't expect January's strong job gains to last

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• The delayed January jobs report was an upbeat surprise on Wednesday.
• Job growth came in higher than anticipated, but economist Mark Zandi isn't impressed.
• The Moody's Analytics economist said the numbers show the strong growth won't continue.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a delayed January jobs report on Wednesday, beating economists expectations and showing the US economy added 130,000 jobs in the first month of 2026.