U.S. Economy Surprises with 115,000 Jobs in April 2026
Payrolls rose by 115,000 in April, beating forecasts as the unemployment rate held at 4.3%. The report comes as oil-m...
Jobs Report
Readers will find four analyses under the Jobs Report tag on this page, explaining how job data affects markets, rates, and household budgets, with practical steps to protect finances.
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Economy Added 115,000 Jobs in April, Beating Forecasts
The U.S. labor market produced a modest April gain, with the economy added 115,000 jobs and unemployment steady at 4....
Health Care Been Propping Up Jobs Market Falters Now
February delivered the first drop in health care payrolls in more than four years, signaling a shift in a market that...
Negative Jobs Report Keeps Mortgage Rates Calm as Oil Surges
February's negative jobs report keeps mortgage markets steady even as oil prices jump, signaling a data-dependent pat...
Markets React as Economy Shed Jobs February, Lag Grows
The February 2026 jobs report shows a surprising payroll pullback, with 92,000 fewer positions. Unemployment rose to ...
U.S. Economy Lost 92,000 Jobs, Markets React Sharply
The February payroll report shows the u.s. economy lost 92,000 jobs, signaling a cooler labor market despite earlier ...
U.S. Jobs Rise 130K in January; Fed Path in Focus
January payrolls rose 130,000 with the jobless rate at 4.3%, while revisions to prior months add uncertainty as trade...