Labor Market Took Surprising Turn Up In September, 3Q-24 Restaurant Jobs Growth Strongest Since 2022

Eating and drinking places added 69,400 net new jobs in September, the strongest monthly gain in more than two years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised up growth in the sector to 37,500 in August and 29,900 in July. The combined growth for 3Q-24 of 136,800 was the most since 3Q-22. Perhaps more important,…