U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate ticked up

October 02, 2026

The unemployment rate increased to 4.2% in September, the government reported Friday. The report comes a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high cost of living and the economy.

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