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US economy added 29,000 jobs in September: BLS

US economy added 29,000 jobs in September: BLS

Summary

The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, based on new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate rose a little to 4.2 percent.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. economy gained 29,000 jobs in September.
  • The unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.2 percent in September.
  • In August, the economy added 162,000 jobs.
  • In June, employers added 31,000 jobs.
  • In July, the economy saw a gain of 21,000 jobs.
  • The report was published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.
  • The data shows slower job growth compared to previous months.
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