U.S. Non-farm Payroll Forecast
Nonfarm Payrolls Growth Forecast Values
Change in Non-farm Payrolls, Month over Month, Thousand People.
| Month | Date | Forecast Value | Avg Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Feb 2026 | -92.0 | ±0.0 |
| 1 | Mar 2026 | -63.0 | ±43.0 |
| 2 | Apr 2026 | 66.0 | ±47.9 |
| 3 | May 2026 | -149.0 | ±50.8 |
| 4 | Jun 2026 | -99.0 | ±52.8 |
| 5 | Jul 2026 | -135.0 | ±54.4 |
| 6 | Aug 2026 | -174.0 | ±55.7 |
| 7 | Sep 2026 | 16.0 | ±56.8 |
| 8 | Oct 2026 | -205.0 | ±57.8 |
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Change in Nonfarm Payrolls. Thousand People. Includes Forecast.
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| March 18, 2026 | |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 6624.70 |
| U.S. GDP Growth, YoY % | 2.03 |
| U.S. Inflation Rate, % | 2.41 |
| Gold Price, $/oz-t | 4818.42 |
| Crude Oil Futures, $/bbl | 96.32 |
| U.S. 10 Year Treasury, % | 4.26 |