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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports modest job growth and a 4.2% unemployment rate for September.
Published Oct 2, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT | WFMZZ
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September. The agency’s report also shows the national unemployment rate stood at 4.2% for the month.
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