nonfarm
Americanadjective
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Treasury yields fell after U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose just 29,000 and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2% in September, according the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Weak U.S. jobs data, showing nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000 in September, have dampened prospects of an October rate increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Investors will look to tomorrow’s September nonfarm payrolls report for more clarity on the state of the labor market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Economists think nonfarm payrolls grew by about 80,000 last month—no blowout, but enough to keep unemployment steady.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
In 1946, the average income of farm people was $779, contrasted with an average income of $1,288 for nonfarm people.
From State of the Union Address by Harry S. Truman
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