BusinessUS Jobs Growth Slows Sharply in September, Adding Only 29,000
In September 2026, the US economy added just 29,000 jobs, far below the expected 89,000, marking the third-weakest monthly jobs report of the year. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, above the forecasted 4.1%. August payroll gains were revised down by 29,000 to 133,000. Job growth slowed across most industries, with healthcare adding 17,000 jobs, construction 11,000, and manufacturing 9,000. Financial sector employment fell by 7,000.
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