The U.S. added a robust 119,000 jobs in September, but there are still signs of a weakening labor market

The closely followed report was originally scheduled for release on Oct. 3, but it was shelved by the government shutdown.

The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

A long-awaited jobs report offered a mixed picture of the US labor market. The economy added 119,000 jobs in September, an unexpected rebound for the labor market — but it comes as the overall economy shows signs of slowing.

Why the unemployment rate rose even though the economy added 119,000 jobs in September

A delayed jobs report shows U.S. employers added 119,00 jobs in September. Still, the unemployment rate inched up from 4.3% in August to 4.4%.

September Jobs Report Injects More Uncertainty Into Fed’s December Decision

Policymakers at the central bank are at odds over the need to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, as inflation picks up again and the labor market slows down.

Rising affordability pressures put extra weight on the September jobs report

One of the most hotly anticipated economic reports is finally set to be released Thursday: the long-delayed jobs report for September, originally due on October 3.

Jobs report: The most anticipated data release in months will tell us if the labor market is getting worse

Follow MarketWatch's live coverage of the jobs report for September and weekly jobless claims delayed by the longest U.S. government shutdown in history.

Long-delayed September nonfarm payrolls expected to be relatively steady vs. August

Get key insights on the delayed September jobs report, market forecasts, and expert analysis to stay informed on U.S. labor trends.
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