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US economy adds just 29,000 jobs in September

Original: U.S. economy adds just 29,000 jobs in September

The U.S. economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, a strikingly weak figure for monthly hiring. The report points to a sharp slowdown in the labor market and is likely to intensify debate over the health of the economy, the impact of higher interest rates, and possible policy responses. Economists will be watching whether this marks the start of a broader downturn or a temporary dip in employment growth.

Why now: The unusually weak jobs number signals a potential labor market slowdown, making it a major economic and political talking point.

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