US Adds 119,000 Jobs in September, Jobless Rate Rises

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The US labor market added 119,000 jobs in September, exceeding expectations, but the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%. Hourly earnings also rose 0.2% from the previous month. The jobs report was delayed due to the government shutdown.

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The US added 119,000 jobs in September, topping the estimate of 51,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%. Hourly earnings rose 0.2% from the prior month. The September jobs report was delayed due to the government shutdown. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on November 20, 2025.
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