EconomyU.S. adds just 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rises

Name: U.S. adds just 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rises
Uploaded: 2026-10-02T13:59:42.000Z
Description: The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. NBC News examines what the figures could indicate about the economy’s path ahead.

The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. NBC News examines what the figures could indicate about the economy’s path ahead.

NBC News 2026-10-02 13:59