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U.S. Adds 29,000 Jobs in September 2026; Revisions Cut July–August Payrolls by 60,000

Quick summary: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 29,000 in September 2026, well below the LSEG consensus of roughly 90,000. The unemployment rate…

Evelyn A.October 2, 2026

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U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August as Labor Market Rebounds; What It Means for Inflation and Policy

The U.S. economy rebounded in August, with payrolls rising by 162,000 and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%. The headline gain substantially exceeded the consensus estimate of…

Evelyn A.September 4, 2026