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US employers add just 29,000 jobs in September, missing forecasts

Original: Employers across the U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, short of forecasts

US employers added 29,000 jobs in September, according to CBS News, falling short of economist forecasts. The weak hiring figure points to a slowing labour market and is likely to fuel debate over the economy's direction, the Federal Reserve's next moves on interest rates, and the health of consumer confidence heading into the final months of the year.

Why now: A major miss on a key monthly economic indicator raises concerns about the pace of US job growth and possible interest rate cuts.

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