U.S. jobless rate hits 26-year high of 9.8 percent WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers unexpectedly cut more jobs in September than in August, underscoring the fragility of the economy's recovery from its worst recession in 70 years as businesses remain cautious about the future. G20 becomes top world economic forum PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (AFP) - World leaders on Friday said the Group of 20 developed and developing nations would become the top economic forum, spreading influence to emerging powers such as China and India. China open to G20 talks on new economic balance PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - A U.S. drive to build a more balanced global economy gained the qualified support of China on Wednesday in a sign that Group of 20 leaders may be ready to take joint action to prevent future economic crises.