October 02, 2026 at 12:32 PM UTC

U.S. payrolls rise by 29,000 in September; unemployment rate at 4.2%

BLS reported nonfarm payroll employment increased by 29,000 in September. The unemployment rate was 4.2%.

Official source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Official source published: October 02, 2026 at 11:51 AM UTC