The US added just 29,000 jobs in September. Stocks went up anyway.
The US added just 29,000 jobs in September against 84,000 expected, unemployment rose to 4.2%, and stocks rose anyway because traders think it keeps the Fed from raising rates.
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Labor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%
CNBC · Oct 2, 2026
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