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

Updated on: October 2, 2026 / 10:52 AM EDT / CBS News

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

TL;DR

  • U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September.
  • This number was below forecasts.
  • The information was updated on October 2, 2026.