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Economy added 119,000 jobs and unemployment ticked up in September, delayed report shows

The report reflects what was happening before the federal government shutdown began. The labor market may have changed since the data was collected. Read More

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More

Wait, I thought the economy was terrible. What happened?

“The economy is struggling to create jobs. The unemployment rate is low but it’s now showing some stress,” Zandi said, adding that the closer the rate gets to 5%, the greater the risk of a ... Read More

Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Growth Tops Forecasts

US employment growth exceeded forecasts while the jobless rate ticked higher in September, illustrating a tenuous labor market that is unnerving American consumers. Read More

Jobs report revision flips Trump-era gain to loss — and it’s fueling bad poll numbers

September jobs report reveals U.S. labor market losing steam with employment figures revised down by 33,000 for July and August, signaling economic concerns. Read More

September jobs report eases economic and political pressure on White House

Contradictory data contribute to a mixed picture that concerns economists as the 2026 midterm elections approach. Read More

What does the jobs report really tell us? The economy has trouble spots, but it's still growing.

The bigger-than-expected increase in new jobs in September signals that the economy was still expanding at a decent clip before the government shutdown. But too much is being made of it, some ... Read More

Here’s What to Know About the September Jobs Report

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its September jobs report on Thursday, after a nearly seven-week delay due to the government shutdown. The report showed that the U.S. economy added ... Read More

We’re Seeing What a No-Immigration Economy Looks Like

If we have sustainable employment growth combined with a low unemployment rate, it tells us that the labor market is healthy: When the number of new jobs created is roughly in sync with the number of ... Read More

Long-delayed jobs report to show hiring amid wobbly economy

A long-awaited jobs report to be released on Thursday will offer the latest look at the health of the labor market at a fraught moment for the U.S. economy. Read More

The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?

A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries. Read More

This is Trump’s economy. And the new data is ‘not telling a really good story’

The delayed September jobs report shows a slowing labor market – with Black women suffering most from the Trump administration policies. But persistent inflation has been costing everyone and Chief ... Read More