US Job Growth Slows

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1. 2 Oct

   WASHINGTON (AP) — The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proved sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, and a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing higher, squeezing family budgets.

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• 3 Oct Hiring slows, unemployment ticks up in latest jobs report
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• 3 Oct U.S. jobs growth slows in September as unemployment climbs to 4.2%Emily Pandise of CBS News reports that the U.S. economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, significantly less than the previous month's figures. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, indicating a slowdown in job growth.CBS News
• 2 Oct U.S. job growth cools, unemployment ticks up in last jobs report before midtermsThe most recent U.S. jobs report showed a slowdown in job growth and an increase in unemployment before the upcoming midterm elections. This report also included downward adjustments to previously reported employment figures, suggesting that earlier optimism about job market conditions may have been overstated.CBS News
• 2 Oct BREAKING: September Jobs Report Falls Far Short of ForecastsCatherine Rampell and JVL analyze a recent jobs report showing weaker-than-expected employment numbers for September in a live video stream from The Bulwark. They discuss factors like immigration policies and tariffs affecting the labor market, as well as Trump’s proposals on addressing national debt and his stance towards the Federal Reserve. Additionally, they explore demographic shifts such as declining fertility…The Bulwark
• 2 Oct US job growth slows as unemployment rises before midterm electionsIn September, the US economy added only 29,000 jobs, falling significantly short of economists' forecasts of around 84,000 to 90,000 jobs. The unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.2%. The healthcare sector led job growth with 17,000 new positions, while financial activities lost 7,000 jobs. Economists and think tanks criticized the report, noting slow hiring and declining real wages, particularly…Al Jazeera
• 2 Oct U.S. job growth slowed, unemployment ticked up last month as midterms nearThe U.S. economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below expectations of around 90,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. This slowdown comes just before midterm elections as voters remain concerned about living costs and economic conditions. The report shows hiring declines in sectors like professional services and government jobs, with significant cuts in healthcare employment potentially linked…Global News
• 2 Oct Jobs report to show whether hiring stayed resilient in SeptemberThe upcoming jobs report for September will reveal how resilient hiring has been despite high inflation and recent Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Economists predict that U.S. employers added about 84,000 jobs in September, marking a slowdown from the previous month but still indicating steady growth. This data point is crucial as it comes weeks after the Fed's first interest rate increase since March, which…ABC News (US)
• 2 Oct Confidence about the economy is in short supply despite a relatively solid job marketDespite the U.S. adding an estimated 90,000 jobs in September and maintaining a low unemployment rate of 4.1%, consumer confidence has reached its lowest point in over a decade, according to the Conference Board. This pessimism stems from widespread concerns about job availability and economic instability, exacerbated by high inflation and rising interest rates. Workers are increasingly anxious about layoffs and job…Toronto Star

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