The long-delayed September jobs report is set to be released later Thursday morning, offering a crucial snapshot of the U.S. labor market at a time when many Americans are dealing with rising living costs and corporate layoffs are frequently making headlines.
Economists expect employment to have risen by around 50,000 jobs in September, a modest improvement compared with the mere 22,000 jobs added in August, but still far below the 2024 average monthly gain of roughly 168,000 jobs. The unemployment rate is projected to have held steady at about 4.3 percent.
