The job market had been expected to rebound this year from a lackluster 2025.

The job market had been expected to rebound this year from a lackluster 2025.

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

La tasa de paro crece una décima, hasta el 4,4%, tras un inicio de año más positivo

The healthcare sector was hit the hardest , while tariff-exposed sectors remained stagnant .