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American job market
Coverage of American job market in the Nexus archive.
- US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual rate in January-March 2026, up from a prior estimate of 1.6%, driven by business investment in artificial intelligence and a resilient job market. The growth rebounded from a 0.5% contraction in Q4 2025 caused by a 43-day federal government shutdown, though consumer spending fell sharply.
- US employers likely added 105,000 jobs in May with labor market stable despite costly Iran war
US employers likely added 105,000 jobs in May, indicating a stable labor market despite the costly Iran war. The American job market has climbed out of a rut.