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September jobs report may show labor market is on the mend — but it’s far from cured

September jobs report may show labor market is on the mend — but it’s far from cured
MarketWatch Thursday 01 October 2026, 14:43 UTC By Jeffry Bartash 1 min read
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The U.S. job market has been stuck in what economists call a low-hire, low fire mode for the past two years — and the September employment report is likely to be in line with this unusual trend.

The U.S. job market has been stuck in what economists call a low-hire, low fire mode for the past two years — and the September employment report is likely to be in line with this unusual trend. [Image text:] OEL'S UFFLER SHOPO 5.681.3100
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