| News | Actual | Forecast | Previous | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFP (K) | 80K | 57K | 10K | 140K | |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% | 4.20% | 4.30% | 4.30% | |
| Average Hourly Earnings YoY | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.40% | 3.60% | |
| Average Hourly Earnings MoM | 0.30% | 0.30% | 0.20% | 0.30% |
| Comments on NFP |
|---|
| Fed officials said the unemployment rate remains the key job-market gauge, now near full employment, while Daly expects no mass unemployment or major AI-driven job losses, supporting labor market stability. |
| Fed speakers say policy stays moderately restrictive to curb inflation while supporting jobs; unemployment remains low near full employment, Empire State jobs index eased to 8.3 from 9.8, and Iran conflict risks both inflation and unemployment. |
