September jobs report: Payrolls rise 254,000 as unemployment rate slips to 4.1%
The labor force participation rate among women ages 25 to 54, their prime working years, dipped to 78.1% September, from 78.4% in August. But that number is still hovering at record levels, and it’s been climbing steadily to new heights through 2024.
Here's everything to expect when the September jobs report is released Friday
September's jobs picture is expected to look a lot like August's — a gradual slowdown in hiring and a modest increase in wages. Markets will be watching the report closely for indications as to whether the Fed will be able to loosen policy and lower interest rates in a gradual manner.
September jobs report: Which industries hired the most workers?
The U.S. labor market grew at a faster rate than expected in September with notable gains in the food and beverage sector as well as health care, although manufacturing shed jobs.
The September Jobs Report Lands This Morning. Here's What to Know.
Here is what you need to know ahead of this morning's monthly payrolls report: Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expect 150,000 new jobs were created last month, up from 142,000 in August.
Strong September Jobs Report Reduces Recession Fears
The September jobs report was stronger than expected and is likely to assuage recession fears, driving up hopes for soft landing or no landing economic scenarios.
September Jobs Report: Not As Weak As Once Thought?
The September jobs report showed a 254,000 monthly job gain, blowing all estimates out of the water. Read more here.
Jobs report: Employment for native-born and foreign-born workers in September
The jobs report for September released Friday showed that employment rose for native-born and fell for foreign-born workers.
September jobs report shows 254,000 increase in hiring and lower 4.1% unemployment rate
The U.S. economy created a robust 254,000 new jobs in September, indicating the labor market is still in pretty good shape and likely supporting a gradualist strategy by the Federal Reserve in cutting interest rates.
The September Jobs Report Could Surprise The Market
Continuing job claims may not be a good indicator for the unemployment rate. Read what one unnoticed factor could push the unemployment rate higher.
The Fed And Markets Are Waiting For The September Jobs Report
The September jobs report will be pivotal for markets because it holds implications for future Fed interest rate policies.
Chart of the Week: The jobs report's instant expectations shift
The September jobs report shocked economists with 254,000 new jobs added over the month, over 100,000 more than expected. Economists and strategists are scrambling to figure out what this means, but one thing is clear — it's not bad for stocks,
Employers added 254,000 jobs in September, blowing away forecasts
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate ...
Blowout September jobs data points to solid economy and slower Fed rate cuts, analysts say
September's 245,000 new jobs topped consensus forecasts by about 100,000. This means the Fed can probably slow the pace of ...
US job growth surges past expectations, showing economy's strength
The surprisingly solid numbers put Fed Chair Jerome Powell on course to reduce interest rates by a modest quarter of a point when the central bank holds its next meeting.
U.S. Hiring Accelerated in September, Blowing Past Expectations
The jobs report suggests the U.S. might be headed toward a soft landing, where inflation moves down to the Fed’s goal without ...