US: Employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, around two-thirds of the average monthly gains of 45,000 over the last year. Downward revisions for prior months now estimate that the labor market lost 10,000 jobs in July, and while adding 133,000 in August. The sectors that did see growth include those with primarily highly-skilled, hands-on roles. Healthcare added 17,000 jobs in September, primarily in ambulatory care and hospitals, though growth was still weaker than the average 33,000 average monthly gains seen over the last year. Construction added 11,000 jobs, above its 12-month average monthly gains of 10,000, and manufacturing added 9,000 jobs, and is up 72,000 from December 2025. Source: https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/september-weak-jobs-report-economic-pressure