The U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, surpassing forecasts even as broader indicators offered a mixed outlook, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Healthcare led the gains with 43,000 new jobs, while construction saw a notable rise of 19,000 positions — its strongest monthly jump in a year. However, the unemployment rate edged up to 4.4%, driven largely by more Americans entering the labor force.
White House officials hailed the report, noting that private-sector hiring continues to strengthen and pointing to 2.6 million native-born jobs added since January under President Trump. They also highlighted wage growth, which continues to outpace inflation.
Critics, meanwhile, warn that the labor market may not be as robust as it appears. Downward revisions to previous months and a sluggish four-month average of just 44,000 jobs suggest a job market that is stable — but far from booming.
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