# US Firms Add Just 29,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up

https://mins.news/en/item/83452

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-02 12:37 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-02/us-firms-add-just-29-000-jobs-unemployment-rate-ticks-up?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abfa597aa92170001cbfcef

> The US added fewer jobs than expected in September, while the unemployment rate edged higher, suggesting employers are cautious about hiring as costs rise.

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