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US Employment Situation (November 2026 Data)
The BLS releases the November jobs report, detailing nonfarm payrolls and wage growth.
8:30 am ET (America/New_York) · Washington, D.C.In 7 weeks
Until it begins
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- Days
Time to be confirmed
What it is
The November jobs report from the BLS details nonfarm payroll additions, the national unemployment rate, and wage growth. It provides a comprehensive snapshot of the American labor market.
Why it matters
Landing just ahead of the December FOMC meeting, this report acts as a final health check on the US consumer economy. A cooling labor market supports dovish monetary policy, while surprise tightness could panic investors hoping for easier borrowing conditions.
What to watch
- 01
Total nonfarm payroll additions versus consensus
- 02
The U-3 unemployment rate
- 03
Average hourly earnings and wage inflation
