US hiring slowed in September, with ADP and private data showing just 29,000 jobs added monthly amid the ongoing government shutdown. Unemployment remains steady, but reduced immigration is tightening the labor supply. Sectors like hospitality and tech feel the pinch, highlighting challenges for employers seeking talent. Analysts suggest businesses may adjust hiring strategies or offer higher wages to attract workers. Could this slowdown signal a temporary pause, or is the labor market shifting in a more structural way?