U.S. added 90,000 jobs last month, says ADP—including in manufacturing and construction, where trade bosses say six-figure jobs are sitting empty

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U.S. added 90,000 jobs last month, says ADP—including in manufacturing and construction, where trade bosses say six-figure jobs are sitting emptyWorldPing
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What happened

"It's a manufacturing hiring spree that is limited by worker sentiment and preferences about timing of work, not just working in those fields as well," Dr.

Nela Richardson told Fortune.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:40:26 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. U.S. added 90,000 jobs last month, says ADP—including in manufacturing and construction, where trade bosses say six-figure jobs are sitting empty

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