The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%. Previous job growth figures for July and August were also revised downward by 60,000 positions.
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
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