Friday, March 6, 2026

US Labor Market - Data and Trends

Big Revisions Are a Reason to Question Jobs Numbers, Not Dismiss Them
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/business/economy/economy-data-revisions.html
Economists say estimates from official agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding.
 
Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market 
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/business/economy/health-care-hiring-labor-market.html 

The Month Healthcare Jobs Stopped Propping Up the Labor Market
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/the-month-healthcare-jobs-stopped-propping-up-the-labor-market-200cf6c1
A rough February jobs report exposed just how much the U.S. has relied on health workers.