Summary Employment Outlook Score: 6.1 / 10 Category: Moderately Favorable | Trend: Stable but Slowing September payroll growth slowed to 29,000 jobs, unemployment rose to 4.2%, and wage growth remained near 3.0%. Despite weaker hiring, employers continue retaining workers, supporting overall labor market stability. Employment Outlook Dashboard Component Score Trend Hiring Environment 5.5 Slowing Job … Continue reading Employment Outlook USA: October 2026