https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-jobs-report-shows-rise-in-unemployment-ratesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-jobs-report-shows-rise-in-unemployment-rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-jobs-report-shows-rise-in-unemployment-rates#u107502Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:20:22 +0000The US added 29,000 jobs in September, far below expectations of 85,000, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. This slowdown in job growth has led traders to see little chance of a Fed rate hike in October. The weak jobs report has eased worries about inflation, causing US stocks to rise.Why it mattersThe September jobs report was closely watched as it came before the midterm elections and amid concerns about the state of the US economy. A slowdown in job growth could have implications for the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. The economy has been a key issue in the midterm e