The March jobs report due Friday morning will help resolve an anxious question hanging over the economy: Was February’s big drop in jobs a temporary setback, or the start of a more serious downturn?

The March jobs report due Friday morning will help resolve an anxious question hanging over the economy: Was February’s big drop in jobs a temporary setback, or the start of a more serious downturn?

The Wall Street Journal April 3, 2026

Wall Street economists are expecting a March jobs rebound, but a disappointing report would confirm deeper concerns about the economy.