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U.S. Adds 119,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rises to 4.4%

11/25/2025

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The Labor Department reported that the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September.
The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index rose to 106.84 in September from 106.68 in August, the lowest reading since early 2021.
However, potential labor-market weaknesses stemming from the government shutdown may affect future employment reports.

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Story summary

The Labor Department reported that the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September.
The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index rose to 106.84 in September from 106.68 in August, the lowest reading since early 2021.
However, potential labor-market weaknesses stemming from the government shutdown may affect future employment reports.