U.S. Labor Market Adds Only 29,000 Positions in September, Unemployment Climbs to 4.2%
In September, the United States labor market showed only modest growth, with employers creating a net total of 29,000 new jobs, according to the latest figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This modest increase is starkly lower than the average monthly job gains that have characterized much of the post‑pandemic recovery, and it underscores a slowdown in hiring momentum that many eco…
Oct. 2, 2026, 12:31 p.m.