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Dow Jumps Over 300 Points; US Economy Adds 29,000 Jobs In September

Oct 2, 2026 · 10:30 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Dow Jumps Over 300 Points; US Economy Adds 29,000 Jobs In September

U.S. stocks climbed Friday, led by Nasdaq; September jobs missed forecasts, unemployment rose, oil fell, and speculative shares surged.

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The job market added fewer workers than people expected in September. When fewer jobs appear, it can mean the economy is slowing down a bit.

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