Chart Library
2026-11-09

US Nonfarm Payrolls Monthly Change Runs Below 200K in 2026, With the 3-Month Average Back Near 150K

US Nonfarm Payrolls Monthly Change Runs Below 200K in 2026, With the 3-Month Average Back Near 150K

Key points

US nonfarm payrolls monthly change and 3-month moving average, thousands | 2026 gains mostly below 200K with several negative months; 3-month average recently back to ~150K

Image source: @BlakeMillardCFA