#USJobsData is showing a mixed bag! The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September 2025, beating expectations of 50,000, but the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%, its highest since October 2021. This rise is partly due to more people entering the job market, pushing the participation rate to 62.4%. Key sectors driving growth include healthcare (+43,000 jobs) and leisure & hospitality, while transportation and warehousing saw losses. With no October report due to the government shutdown, the Fed's next move is uncertain. Analysts predict gradual cooling, with job growth averaging 25,000/month and unemployment potentially hitting 4.5% by year-end. This could push the Fed toward further easing, making it a pivotal moment for the economy ¹ ².