As of April 2026, the U.S. labor market showed surprising strength with 178,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs added in March, surpassing expectations and rebounding from a weak February. The national unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Key March 2026 Employment Data (from BLS):
Not bad at all.
Key March 2026 Employment Data (from BLS):
- Nonfarm Payrolls: +178,000
- Unemployment Rate: 4.3%
- Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.09
- Job Gains: Primarily in healthcare (+76,000), construction, and transportation/warehousing
Not bad at all.
