Today’s market buzz

US nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below expectations of around 85,000, while unemployment climbed to 4.2%. August payrolls were revised down to 133,000 and July to a 10,000 decline, reducing combined gains by 60,000. Average hourly earnings rose 0.1% month on month and 3.0% year on year, adding to signs of a cooling labor market.