AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, the number of persons not in the labor force in the US dropped to 105.25 million in Q2 (April) 2026, ending a three-month upward trend. Although nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate remain stable, new job creation is overly concentrated in specific industries. Analytical institutions warn that if the healthcare sector is excluded, the labor market is essentially cooling down slowly, and precautions against structural weakness are needed for the future.