US added 119K jobs in September after August decline, delayed report shows

The September jobs report revealed that the U.S. added 119,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data was released over six weeks later than initially scheduled due to delays. Additionally, President Trump signed a bill mandating the release of information related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, which marks a significant shift in his stance on the issue.

A suspected Russian hacker has been arrested on the Thai resort island of Phuket. The individual was wanted by the FBI for allegedly orchestrating cyberattacks against U.S. and European government agencies, according to officials.

Saad Almadi, a U.S. citizen, has been released by Saudi Arabia after being imprisoned for four years due to social media posts that criticized the royal family. His release followed a meeting between former President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The September jobs report revealed that the U.S. added 119,000 jobs, indicating a crucial moment for the labor market amid increasing uncertainty. However, there are signs suggesting a potential weakening in the labor market, raising concerns about future employment trends.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not release a federal employment report for October due to the inability to collect data from households during the government shutdown. This decision comes after the BLS missed the deadline for data collection, impacting the availability of employment statistics for that month.

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

President Trump emphasized the significance of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia partnership, describing it as one of the most consequential globally. He highlighted a $1 trillion investment in American projects, positioning himself as a notably Saudi-friendly president in recent history.

President Trump proposed an increase in foreign guest workers to bolster the U.S. semiconductor chip industry, emphasizing the need for skilled labor to meet upcoming AI challenges. This initiative aims to enhance the country's technological capabilities.