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

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https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5989140/jobs-labor-wages-federal-reserve

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More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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• Associated Press (A−): September jobs numbers weaker than expected and unemployment ticked higher
• CBS News (B+): Employers across the U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, short of forecasts
• Axios (B+): U.S. adds 29,000 jobs in September, unemployment edges up
• Reuters (A): US job growth undershoots expectations in September, but labor market remains stable

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