US jobs report to be released today: here's what to expect

Core Viewpoint - The US Labour Department is expected to release employment data that will indicate whether job growth in 2026 is gaining momentum after a year of the weakest hiring pace outside of a recession in over two decades [1] Employment Data Insights - The upcoming employment data is closely watched and will provide the first indication of job growth trends for 2026 [1] - The previous year experienced the weakest hiring pace in more than twenty years, excluding recession periods [1]