US Nonfarm Payrolls Rose by 29 Thousand in September
US nonfarm payrolls rose by 29 thousand in September, falling short of economists' expectations. The unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a combined 60 thousand.
Healthcare Led Job Gains
Most of the monthly job gains came from the healthcare sector, which added 17 thousand jobs. The labor force participation rate rose by 0.2 percentage points to 61.8%.
US Treasury Yields Declined
After the data, the US 10-year Treasury yield fell by about 6 basis points to 5.18%, and the 2-year yield fell by about 6 basis points to 4.73%.
Pricing of an October Fed Rate Hike Declined
Following the weak jobs data, market pricing of a rate hike by the Fed in October fell as low as 12%.
Gold and Silver Higher, Dollar Index Softer
The weak jobs data pulled US Treasury yields lower, while spot gold and silver gained at the start of the US session; the US Dollar Index was softer.
Ekonomik Takvim | 2 October 2026
⚠️ CFDs and forex trading carry a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for every investor. Follow global markets with FXPARTNER, evaluate economic developments with instant analysis, and make informed trading decisions. This content is for general information purposes only and is not investment advice.
Trade with the right broker
While following market developments, check out brokers compared based on regulation, cost, platform, and withdrawal reliability criteria.
See Broker RankingsThis content is for general information purposes and does not constitute investment advice. You are advised to conduct your own research and, if necessary, consult an expert before making investment decisions.