Breaking Through The Noise: Econ Facts, Oct 9, 2026
The biggest Econ news this past week is JOBS-
- Unemployment is rising, now at 4.2%.
- T added only 776,000 jobs since Jan 2025
- Biden added 10,700,000 jobs
- Only 29,000 jobs added in September
- Wage growth has also slowed
Bottom line – prices up, significantly fewer jobs created, fewer raises
Also, heating oil prices are up 34% this season