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U.S. Job Growth Slows to Just 29,000 in September Amid Rising Unemployment
The U.S. job market showed signs of weakness in September, adding only 29,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%. This slowdown in hiring raises concerns about economic stability as inflation continues to outpace wage growth.
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US Unemployment Rises to 4.2% Amid Disappointing Job Growth
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