WorldPingThe US job market showed signs of struggle in September, with a mere 29,000 jobs being added and unemployment rising to 4.2 percent.
This news surprised analysts and led to corrections in past employment figures.
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US job growth slows sharply in September, unemployment rate rises to 4.2%
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
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WorldPingU.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.
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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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