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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:54:18 UTC.

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