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The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark

The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
NPR Business Friday 02 October 2026, 13:54 UTC By Scott Horsley 1 min read
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U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)

U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.

(Image credit: Justin Sullivan)

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