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U.S. nonfarm payrolls increase by 29,000 in September, less than expected; unemployment rises to 4.2%

CNBC Friday 02 October 2026, 12:31 UTC 1 min read
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Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 84,000 in September while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 84,000 in September while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 84,000 in September while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
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