empty
 
 

2026.07.3112:30:00UTC+00U.S. Employment Benefits Growth Slows to 1.0% in Q2 2026

Employment benefits growth in the United States eased in the second quarter of 2026, with the indicator slowing to 1.00% on a quarter-over-quarter basis, down from 1.20% in the first quarter of 2026. The latest data, updated on 31 July 2026, indicate a moderation in the pace at which employment-related benefits are increasing.

The figures show that while employment benefits are still rising, the rate of increase has decelerated compared with the previous quarter. In the first quarter of 2026, the 1.20% rise represented a stronger uptick relative to the quarter before it, whereas the 1.00% recorded in the second quarter marks a softer quarter-over-quarter gain.

According to the comparison methodology, the “actual” reading reflects the change for the current quarter (Q2 2026) versus the previous quarter (Q1 2026), while the “previous” figure captures the change in Q1 2026 relative to the quarter preceding it. This framework underscores how momentum in U.S. employment benefits growth has cooled modestly as of the second quarter.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $4000 more!
    In July we raffle $4000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback