#USJobsData *Unemployment* – The latest BLS numbers show the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to *4.4 %* in September, up from 4.3 % in August ¹ ². The broader U‑6 rate, which includes discouraged workers, was about *8.0 %* in August ³.
*Non‑farm payrolls* – September saw a solid gain of *119 k jobs*, rebounding from a revised 4 k decline in August and beating the 50 k forecast ⁴ ². Health care added 43 k jobs, food services 37 k, and social assistance 14 k, while transportation and federal government shed jobs ².
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*Labor‑force snapshot* (August 2025)
- Participation rate: *62.4 %*
- Employment‑to‑population ratio: *59.6 %*
- Long‑term unemployment (≥27 weeks): *1.06 %* ³
So, the U.S. labor market is still expanding, but the pace is moderating and the unemployment rate has nudged slightly higher after a period of very low levels. If you need more detail on a specific sector or month, just let me know!$BNB #