# US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises to 4.2% in September

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- The Associated Press, 2026-10-02 12:43 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/46SpmYD

> U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs last month, a disappointing result, while the unemployment rate edged higher, the government reported Friday. The figures come a month before pivotal midterm elections amid voter discontent over high living costs and the economy.

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