US job ​growth slowed more than expected in September, but that likely does not signal a material shift ‌in the labor market, with the weakness likely related to a calendar quirk.

US employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%.

US job growth likely slowed in September and the unemployment rate is forecast to have been 4.1% for a third straight month, suggesting the labor market remained stable heading into the fourth quarter.

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%. Wages grew 3%, but earlier gains were revised down in a 'low-hire, low-fire' market.

Some of the pressure that’s ballooned in the bond market is easing on Wednesday after a report said inflation across the United States wasn’t as bad last month as economists expected.The better-than-expected data helped shorter-term Treasury yields slow their pressure-cranking jumps,

The U.S. stock market is recovering its losses for September and on track to finish the month with a small gain after an encouraging report said inflation wasn’t as bad

Stocks closed modestly lower on Wall Street Tuesday as another increase in long-term Treasury yields weighed on the market.

Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by optimism about artificial intelligence and computer chips despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran.