September 2026 Jobs Report: U.S. Hiring Slows to Just 29,000
The U.S. job market was weaker than expected in September. Employers added only 29,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%.
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Why Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again in 2026 — And What It Means for Homebuyers
Freddie Mac’s latest survey shows that the average 30-year fixed rate climbed from 6.95% to 7.03% in one week. At the same time, the rate remained well above its level from a year earlier.