US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs as unemployment ticks up to 4.2%
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By The Independent
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US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs as unemployment ticks up to 4.2%
Friday's update is the final official jobs snapshot prior to Nov. 3 elections that will reveal whether President Donald Trump's Republicans can preserve their full command of the United States Congress
