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ABA DataBank: Nonfarm payrolls beat expectations

May 8, 2026
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ABA DataBank: Nonfarm payroll growth stronger than expected, concerns remain

According to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment expanded by 115,000 jobs in April, well above market expectations for a gain of 65,000. This followed a revised increase to 185,000 in March. Healthcare led the job expansion (+37,000), followed by transportation and warehousing (+30,000), retail trade (+22,000) and social assistance (+17,000). Gains were partially offset by declines in federal government (-9,000) and information (-13,000). The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%, meeting market expectations.

The ABA Office of the Chief Economist views this month’s job gain as evidence of a strengthening jobs market that withstood high energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty. The latest job market strength should support consumer loan demand and credit quality in the near future.

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