The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark

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Published on October 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Scott Horsley. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Restaurants and bars added 11,000 jobs in September, about a third of all the jobs added during the month. Job gains for July and August were revised downward.

U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.

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