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Job Market Stagnates in September

Updated 2026-10-02 14:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. job market added only 29,000 jobs in September, marking a lackluster performance and raising concerns about economic growth. Job gains from July and August were revised downward by 60,000.

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The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark

U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.

2026-10-02 13:54 UTC