FactSet Sees US Nonfarm Payrolls Rising 65,000 in October 2026

By Public Technologies
  • US nonfarm payrolls are projected to rise by 65,000 in October 2026, up from September's 29,000 increase.
  • The payroll forecast exceeds the trailing 12-month average gain of 41,300.
  • Unemployment is forecast to hold at 4.2%, below the trailing 12-month average of 4.3%.
  • Payroll estimates range from 50,000 to 125,000, with the median based on 24 forecasts.
  • The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release October employment figures on November 6.


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