The September jobs report came out a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections.

The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent. Economists had expected the economy to add 85,000 jobs and | Economy

The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent. Economists had expected the economy to add 85,000 jobs and | Economy

U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high cost...