Bureau of Labor Statistics

“a slower pace than the average monthly gain over the prior 12 months,”

Bureau of Labor Statistics · said 2026-10-02 · reported 2026-10-02

The BLS noted that healthcare sector job gains, while positive, came at a slower pace than the prior 12-month average.

“The change in total nonfarm payroll employment for July was revised down by 31,000, from +21,000 to -10,000, and the change for August was revised down by 29,000, from +162,000 to +133,000,”

Bureau of Labor Statistics · said 2026-10-02 · reported 2026-10-02

The BLS issued a statement detailing downward revisions to July and August employment figures.