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Employers across the U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, short of forecasts

Unemployment ticked up to 4.2% in September, while employers pulled back on hiring amid economic headwinds.

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The US economy added just 29,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% | CNN Business

The US labor market hit a soft patch in September as the economy added just 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.