US hiring slows, unemployment ticks higher one month before Americans head to polls

What happened

The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 4.2%, one month before the midterm elections. The data has raised concerns about the economy and high living costs ahead of the elections.

Timeline

1. Oct 2, 10:40 AM KJZZ US hiring slows, unemployment ticks higher one month before Americans head to polls
2. Oct 2, 1:29 PM KSL's Inside Sources Poor jobs numbers, higher mortgage rates lead to economic concerns ahead of the midterms

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