US employment in both the private and government sectors rose less than expected in September.
The number of employed increased by 29,000 (+133,000 revised from +162,000), compared with analyst consensus of +90,000 according to Bloomberg.
Net revision for the previous two months was -60,000 people.
The employment statistics are considered highly important and are closely monitored by the central bank Federal Reserve.
USASeptember, 2026ConsensusAugust, 2026RevisedEmployment29,00090,000162,000133,000Net revision, two months-60,00055,000Consensus data from Bloomberg
