Job Creation Numbers Beat Forecasts, Fresh Sign of Tight Labor Market

A pedestrian walks by a 'Now Hiring' sign outside of a Lamps Plus store in San Francisco, Calif., on June 3, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Job creation numbers slightly beat forecasts in September, but the U.S. labor market showed signs of tightening.

Demand for workers remains strong, despite another increase in interest rates and weakening financial conditions, according to  ADP’s National Employment report for September, released on Oct. 5.