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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

Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy

For people who closely follow the U.S. economy, the first Friday of every month is known as “jobs Friday,” when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the previous month’s employment report at ... Read More

There may not be a jobs report at all this week — so economists are homing in on this data instead

In what could be the last piece of federal jobs data released this week if the government shuts down, a new report Tuesday showed that the number of available roles remains low for the year, a sign ... Read More

U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report

U.S. employers added a suprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed seven weeks by the federal government shutdown. Read More

Delayed September report shows U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%

The U.S. economy added substantially more jobs than expected in September, according to a long-awaited report Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 119,000 in the ... Read More

U.S. job openings in August were essentially unchanged amid economic uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged last month amid economic uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade policies and an impending government shutdown. The Labor ... Read More

U.S. economy lost 32,000 private-sector jobs in September

Private payrolls plunged in September, complicating the picture for the U.S. economy as policymakers and investors struggle to assess the state of the labor market amid a government shutdown. The ... Read More

September jobs report shows economy added 119k jobs, unemployment at 4.4%

The U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, a stronger than expected number, and unemployment slightly ticked up from 4.3% to 4.4%. NBC News' Brian Cheung analyzes the jobs report that was ... Read More

September jobs report reveals mixed results for US economy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its long-delayed September jobs report, revealing mixed results for the U.S. economy. Read More