U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, signaling a slower labor market
2 sources·Updated October 2, 2026

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- BBC Business·1h agoUS jobs market sees sharp slowdown in September
Unemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away.
Read at BBC Business → - Washington Post US·3h agoU.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, signaling a slower labor market
Forecasters had expected gains of about 84,000 new jobs in September, consistent with a stable but sluggish labor market.
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