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2026.10.0514:00:00UTC+00U.S. CB Employment Trends Index Slips in September, Signaling Softer Labor Momentum

The U.S. labor market showed signs of cooling in early autumn as the Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) edged lower in September 2026. The indicator declined to 107.56, down from 108.08 in August 2026, according to data updated on 5 October 2026.

While the shift is modest, the downward move suggests a slight weakening in overall employment conditions and hiring momentum. The ETI, which aggregates several labor-market indicators, is closely watched by investors and policymakers as an early gauge of shifts in job growth and potential turning points in the employment cycle.

The September reading may prompt closer scrutiny of upcoming labor data releases as markets assess whether the softening is temporary or the start of a broader trend in U.S. employment dynamics.

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