United States September seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment increased by 29000 people, below expectations of 90000 people; the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, and the previous nonfarm payrolls figure was revised downward.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said Treasury buybacks are not a tool for controlling the market, that demand from foreign funds for U.S. assets remains strong, and cited economic data to rebut claims of capital flight.