Economic indicators stories

Oct 2, 2026

US adds 29,000 jobs in September, far below expectations

The US labor market added just 29,000 jobs in September, falling significantly short of the 90,000 expected, with unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. Downward revisions to prior months and the weak report suggest cooling labor conditions ahead of the midterm elections.

Oct 2, 202614 sources

Aug 7, 2026

US economy loses 23,000 jobs in July as May and June figures revised downward

The Labor Department reported the US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, far below the 83,000 jobs economists had predicted, with previous months' figures also revised downward.

Aug 7, 20264 sources

Jun 5, 2026

U.S. Economy Adds 172,000 Jobs in May, Exceeding Expectations

The U.S. economy added 172,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in May, exceeding market expectations, with unemployment holding steady at 4.3% and strong hiring in hospitality ahead of the World Cup.

Jun 5, 20265 sources