US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, a slower pace than expected
The U.S. job market added 29,000 jobs in September, which was fewer than expected. At the same time, the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent. This jobs report came out just before the midterm elections and suggested a slower pace of hiring than anticipated.
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2 developments- Oct 1Only lean-left coverage:September Jobs Report Likely to Show Steady Labor Market, But With Inflation
- Oct 2U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September; unemployment up to 4.2%
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10 viewpointsU.S. unemployment ticks up to 4.2% as Labor Department releases disappointing job numbers for September
September Jobs Report Shows Slowdown in Hiring, Unemployment Ticks Up
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7 viewpointsLabor Market Loses Momentum In September—29,000 Jobs Added—While July Turns Negative
U.S. adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September
US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September
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8 viewpointsEconomy Added 29,000 Jobs in September, Short of Projected 90,000
Job growth cools in September — sorely missing forecasts as unemployment ticks up
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1 articleUS added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month’s gains
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