Positive jobs numbers for September but long way to go

Positive jobs numbers for September but long way to go

Employment numbers in the US rose by 661,000 for September which was a miss from the consensus number. Positively the unemployment rate declined from 8.4% to 79% which is the lowest its been since the 4.4% number in February. Main areas of gains were hospitality, leisure healthcare and social assistance. The number has been somewhat muted in terms of a market reaction as Trumps positive COVID test continues to occupy the headlines.