September payrolls miss as revisions weigh on growth; Fed pause expectations persist
Oct 2, 2026, 9:28 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
The report shows a markedly weaker payroll gain and downward revisions, which reduces near-term growth expectations. Coupled with a sharp rise in financing costs (7.28% mortgage rates) and the 10-year yield hitting a 24-year high, risk-off trading and multiple compression are likely in the near term, weighing on broad indices like the S&P 500. Historically, similar combinations of weaker payrolls and rising yields have pressured equity valuations, particularly cyclicals and rate-sensitive sectors.
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September nonfarm payrolls rose 29,000 and the unemployment rate held at 4.2%, far below expectations. Revisions knocked 60,000 off July and August, while August posted 162,000 jobs. With mortgage rates jumping to 7.28% and the 10-year yield near a 24-year high, the path for the Fed and equities remains data-dependent.
September payrolls rose 29,000. Unemployment at 4.2%, below forecast.
July-August revisions down 60,000. August added 162,000 jobs.
Fed raised rates for the first time in three years. Inflation remains too high.
Mortgage rates jumped to 7.28%. 10-year yield at a 24-year high.
Oil prices higher; households face about $936 in extra costs.
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