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April jobs report: “Better than expected,” signs of resilience, and AI’s impact
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- Making Sense
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- May 8, 2026
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- 653
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Summary
Is this a resilient labor market, or a fragile one? In this episode of Making Sense, Mike Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist at J.P. Morgan, joins Lauren Brice from the North America Rates Sales team to break down the April jobs report and discuss what it means for the health of the U.S. economy in 2026. They discuss the data on claims, AI’s impact on construction and other sectors, and what this report might suggest about the projected path of Fed rate cuts going forward. This episode was recorded on April 8, 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates and/or subsidiaries (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this communication. This communication has been prepared based upon information from sources believed to be reliable, but J.P. Morgan does not warrant its completeness or accuracy except with respect to any disclosures relative to J.P. Morgan and/or its affiliates and an analyst's involvement with any company (or security, other financial product or other asset class) that may be the subject of this communication. Any opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. J.P. Morgan Research does not provide individually tailored investment advice. Any opinions and recommendations herein do not take into account individual circumstances, objectives, or needs and are not inte…