https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-september-jobs-report-will-be-released-friday-here-s-what-to-expectContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-september-jobs-report-will-be-released-friday-here-s-what-to-expecthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-september-jobs-report-will-be-released-friday-here-s-what-to-expect#u104302Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:12:17 +0000The US economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, falling significantly short of economist expectations. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday, the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. This slower-than-expected growth has led the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank to reduce the urgency of near-term interest rate hikes. While some analysts suggest the data provides cover for the Fed to hold rates steady during its October policy meeting, the results have not yet shifted broader market trends.Why it mattersWall Street and economists had projected job growth between