September Jobs Report: 29K Gains, Temp Help Sheds 10,900 Jobs
NewsData.io · United States · Oct 2, 2026
The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below the 90,000 expected, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Year-to-date monthly job gains average 68,000, and wage growth slowed to 3% annually — a five-year low. Temporary help services lost 10,900 jobs in September, with economists warning this may signal softening employer demand for permanent hiring in coming months. Staffing firms should anticipate continued headwinds in temp placement volume and lower client confidence heading into Q4.
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