The jobs report for Friday, May 8, 2026 has been released.
8:30 AM ET
Where this release stands
The US Jobs Report (Nonfarm Payrolls) was released on Friday, May 8 at 8:30 AM ET. Prior to this release the most recent monthly changes were March 2026 +214 thousand, February 2026 ‑156 thousand, January 2026 +160 thousand, December 2025 ‑17 thousand, November 2025 +41 thousand and October 2025 ‑140 thousand jobs. The New York Stock Exchange session began at 9:30 AM ET.
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The series we hold
- March 2026+214K jobs
- February 2026-156K jobs
- January 2026+160K jobs
- December 2025-17K jobs
- November 2025+41K jobs
- October 2025-140K jobs
- September 2025+76K jobs
What this release is
The monthly employment report — payroll growth, the unemployment rate and wage gains — is among the most closely watched scheduled releases. A weak print tends to raise rate-cut expectations and lift bonds; a strong one tends to do the reverse. It usually lands on the first Friday of the month.