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EconomyU.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%

The United States added only 29,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. Before the report, traders priced in just a 23% chance of a second Federal Reserve rate hike at the central bank’s policy meeting later this month.

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U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%
U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%Economy