U.S. nonfarm payrolls increase by 29,000 in September, less than expected; unemployment rises to 4.2%
- Posted on October 2, 2026
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U.S. nonfarm payrolls increase by 29,000 in September, less than expected; unemployment rises to 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 84,000 in September while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%.
