U.S. economy creates just 142,000 new jobs in September
October 02, 2015 at 08:50 AM EDT
The number of new jobs created in September slowed for the second straight month, raising questions about whether the pace of hiring in the U.S. is tapering off amid fresh worries about the global economy and political infighting again in Washington. The economy added a seasonally adjusted 142,000 jobs last month.