U.S. nonfarm payrolls increase by 29,000 in September, less than expected; unemployment rises to 4.2%

U.S. nonfarm payrolls increase by 29,000 in September, less than expected; unemployment rises to 4.2% — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-nonfarm-payrolls-increase-by-29-000-in-september-less-than-expected-unemployment-rises-to-4-2Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise 29,000; Unemployment at 4.2%https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-nonfarm-payrolls-increase-by-29-000-in-september-less-than-expected-unemployment-rises-to-4-2https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-nonfarm-payrolls-increase-by-29-000-in-september-less-than-expected-unemployment-rises-to-4-2#u99065Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:35:59 +0000United States nonfarm payrolls increased by 29,000 in September, falling short of expectations as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2 percent. Prior to the release, analysts anticipated the jobs report would display a labor market holding steady and resilient hiring. The new employment figures arrive as the Federal Reserve weighs another potential interest rate hike. Market participants closely monitor these monthly metrics to gauge overall economic health and the future trajectory of monetary policy decisions.Why it mattersEmployment reports serve as a primary indicator for central bank po