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US Employment Situation (December 2026 Data)
The BLS releases the December 2026 jobs report, capping off the year's labor data.
8:30 am ET (America/New_York) · Washington, D.C.In 3 months
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What it is
The BLS issues its first jobs report of 2027, summarizing labor data, hiring, and unemployment for December 2026. This release provides a definitive look at the labor market's performance for the full calendar year.
Why it matters
Arriving just days after the new Congress is seated, this report will frame the legislative and economic mandates of early 2027. It will also heavily dictate the bond market's New Year positioning as traders assess consumer strength.
What to watch
- 01
The impact of seasonal holiday hiring on the NFP headline number
- 02
Month-over-month wage pressure figures
- 03
Movement in the unemployment rate
