AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, the number of US persons not in the labor force in Q3 2026 was 105,256 thousand, a decrease of approximately 111,000 from the previous value of 105,367 thousand. Although the momentum of new nonfarm payrolls fell short of expectations, the rebound in the labor force participation rate indicates that some individuals who had exited the market are re-entering the job search. Going forward, it is necessary to closely monitor the long-term impact of employment cooling and slowing wage growth on the overall labor market.