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Unemployment rate little changed at 4.2 percent in September 2026
October 9, 2026
In September 2026, the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.2 percent. The unemployment rate has remained in a narrow range of 4.1 percent to 4.3 percent since March. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, changed little over the month. Full Text »
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