economy
February 10, 2026
The delayed January jobs report will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect
Economists expect that the nonfarm payrolls report should show growth that was nil or not much better during the month.
TL;DR
- Economists anticipate minimal job growth in January, with forecasts around zero or 50,000 nonfarm payrolls.
- Annual revisions are expected to reveal a substantial reduction in previously reported job numbers, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of jobs.
- Despite low unemployment, signs of labor market deterioration include plunging job openings and increased layoffs.
- Federal Reserve officials are prioritizing inflation concerns over unemployment and suggest a pause in interest rate adjustments.
- Factors like reduced illegal immigration and increased productivity from AI are cited as reasons for potentially lower job growth.
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