US stocks rise on weak jobs data, easing Fed rate hike pressure
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Bureau of U.S. Labor Statistics
United States
October 2, 2026
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US nonfarm payrolls rose by 29,000 in September, below expectations. Unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. Market expectations for a Fed rate hike in October decreased to 20%.
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