https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/labor-market-faltered-in-september-as-jobs-increased-by-just-29-000-unemployment-rate-rose-to-4-2Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/labor-market-faltered-in-september-as-jobs-increased-by-just-29-000-unemployment-rate-rose-to-4-2https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/labor-market-faltered-in-september-as-jobs-increased-by-just-29-000-unemployment-rate-rose-to-4-2#u99213Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:31:32 +0000The United States labor market slowed significantly in September, adding just 29,000 nonfarm payroll jobs and missing economists' expectations. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday showed the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2 percent. The softer-than-expected job growth follows a sharp drop from the previous month's gains. Economists polled by Bloomberg had forecast an increase of 85,000 jobs, while CNBC reported expectations centered around 84,000. In response to the cooling labor market, the Federal Reserve is now expected to skip an October rate hike. Top Democrats cri