# Labor market slowed in September, final monthly jobs report before midterms shows

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- NBC News, 2026-10-02 12:34 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/labor-market-slowed-september-final-monthly-jobs-report-midterms-shows-rcna600497

> New data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the U.S. labor market slowed in September. It was the final monthly jobs report before the midterm elections.

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