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New numbers reveal where US labor market stands weeks before midterms

US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, a slower pace than expected

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September 2026 jobs report on Friday which showed the economy added 29,000 jobs last month, below expectations.

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⚡ U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below expectations, and unemployment rose to 4.2%.

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U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, far short of expectations, as unemployment rose to 4.2%

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The US added just 29,000 jobs in September, far less than expected. Follow along for live updates.