US adds just 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises before midterm elections
The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rising to 4.2 percent, according to Labor Department.
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WorldPingUnemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away.
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The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rising to 4.2 percent, according to Labor Department.
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WorldPingFinal jobs report before the midterm elections also shows the US unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sharp drop from last month’s gains, and unemployment rose slightly to 4.
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