Slow Growing but Resilient Job Market

U.S. employment growth is at a near standstill. In February 2026, total nonfarm payrolls grew by just 0.1 percent year over year to 158.5 million. While the pace is sluggish and decelerating, it is not yet collapsing despite several exogenous shocks ranging from tariffs and an immigration crackdown to the recent war in Iran. The […] Read Full Article »