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Coverage dated October 2, 2026

What a hiring slowdown says about the state of the economy

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What a hiring slowdown signals about the state of the U.S. economy

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  1. PBS NewsHour

    What a hiring slowdown signals about the state of the U.S. economy (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    U.S. hiring slowed in September as employers added just 29,000 jobs. The disappointing jobs report has wide-reaching implications for consumer prices and interest rates, and it comes a month before Americans head to the polls for midterm elections.

  2. Crosscut

    What a hiring slowdown says about the state of the economy (opens Crosscut)

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    What a hiring slowdown signals about the state of the U.S. economy