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Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts

5 sources5 storiesFirst seen 10/2/2026Score62Mixed Progress
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US job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

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US job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2% ReutersU.S.

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nonfarm payrolls increase by 29,000 in September, less than expected; unemployment rises to 4.2% CNBCJobs Report to Bring Insights on U.S.

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Economy: Live Updates

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Unemployment rose slightly to 4.2% in September as American employers paused hiring.

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Labor market slowed in September, final monthly jobs report before midterms shows.

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Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts.

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Unemployment ticked up to 4.2% in September, while employers pulled back on hiring amid economic headwinds.

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Summary

**** The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts and seeing a slight rise in unemployment to 4.2%. This slowdown comes amid ongoing economic headwinds. **

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** The job growth figures suggest that the labor market is

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