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US September job gains miss expectations at 29,000

US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, falling short of forecasts and marking the last major economic data point before the November elections.

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What happened

The US added 29,000 jobs in September. 1234 The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. 134 Job gains fell far short of economists' expectations. 124

Why it matters

The report points to a soft spot in the labor market and broader economy. 2 This is the final jobs report before the Nov. 3 elections that will determine if Trump's Republicans maintain full control of Congress. 4

What to watch

The next monthly jobs report will show whether September's weakness continues or proves temporary. 1

Sources · 4

  • [1]The US labor market added 29,000 jobs in September, falling far short of economists’ expectations following a strong showing in August, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. www.semafor.com/article/10/0...

    Semafor · Bluesky

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  • [2]Both nonfarm payroll employment (+29,000) and the unemployment rate (4.2%) changed little in September, the @usbls.bsky.social reported today. atlfed.org/4rHJNkD

    Atlanta Fed · Bluesky

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  • [3]The U.S. economy created far fewer jobs than expected in September, pointing to a surprising soft spot in the labor market and broader economy. More details: cnb.cx/4z8REdc

    CNBC · Bluesky

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  • [4]Disappointing 29,000 jobs added in September as unemployment ticks up

    pbs.org · via Marketaux

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