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The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
NPR News·October 2, 2026·1 min read
US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, and 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. The weak report signals cooling labor demand amid economic uncertainty.
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