# US jobs report September 2026: Hiring slows sharply to 29,000 jobs, unemployment rises to 4.2% | Today News

> "This is a disappointing jobs report and a reminder that the low-hire, low-fire labor market never went away," said Olu Sonola, head of US economics at Fitch Ratings.

- Published: 2026-10-02T14:30:05.916Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T14:30:05.916Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Olu Sonola

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