The US economy added significantly more jobs than expected in the first batch of economic data released since the government shutdown — a jolt that is unlikely to help the case for an interest rate cut next month.

Employers added 119,000 jobs in September, up from the 4,000 jobs lost in August following a revision and far above expectations of 50,000 added jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.

The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4% — from 4.3% the previous month and the highest figure since October 2021.

Employers added 119,000 jobs in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday. AP

The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4% – from 4.3% the previous month. Christopher Sadowski

Hourly earnings increased 0.2% for the month and 3.8% from the previous year, accor

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