In September, the United States created only 29,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.2%
The latest employment figures for September have sparked a fresh round of debate among economists, policymakers, and investors alike. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added a modest 29,000 jobs during the month, a number that falls dramatically short of analysts’ expectations and marks one of the weakest monthly gains in recent memory. At the same time, the unemployment rate ed…
Oct. 2, 2026, 12:31 p.m.