{"id":666064,"date":"2026-05-12T13:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/666064\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:26:09","slug":"economist-david-rosenberg-explains-why-your-paycheck-feels-lighter-despite-solid-jobs-report-state-st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/666064\/","title":{"rendered":"Economist David Rosenberg Explains Why Your Paycheck Feels Lighter Despite ‘Solid’ Jobs Report – State St"},"content":{"rendered":"

While official labor statistics indicate the U.S. economy added jobs in April<\/a>, prominent economist David Rosenberg warns that shrinking take-home pay and underlying job losses severely contradict the mainstream narrative of a \u201csolid\u201d economy.<\/p>\n

The Disconnect In Take-Home Pay<\/p>\n

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that total nonfarm payroll employment<\/a> edged up by 115,000 in April 2026, while the overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%.<\/p>\n

Alongside this growth, average hourly earnings for employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose slightly by 0.2% to $37.41. However, Rosenberg argues these top-line figures mask a much harsher financial reality for the average worker.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most critical aspect to the report was the sub-0.2% uptick in average hourly earnings, which means that in real terms, take-home pay fell -0.4% last month,\u201d Rosenberg wrote in a recent post.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that this decline follows a 0.6% contraction in March and a flat February, putting a very real squeeze on consumers\u2019 wallets.<\/p>\n

Hidden Job Losses In The Household Survey<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone is fixated on the +115k nonfarm payroll gain in April, with nary a comment anywhere on how the Household survey flagged a -226k job plunge,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

He added that this plunge followed a 64,000 pullback in March, putting the metric on a troubling \u201cthree-month losing streak.\u201d<\/p>\n

Challenging The Mainstream Narrative<\/p>\n

Frustrated by overly optimistic financial commentary, Rosenberg dismissed the positive spin on television networks as \u201cbubble<\/a> vision.\u201d He fundamentally challenged the assumption that the current data represent health and stability.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf that is classified as a solid economy and well-balanced labor market, let’s redefine the terms,\u201d Rosenberg concluded.<\/p>\n

How Have Markets Performed In 2026?<\/p>\n

The S&P 500 index has advanced 8.08% year-to-date. Similarly, the Nasdaq Composite index was up 13.08%, and the Dow Jones gained 2.73% YTD.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Dow tracker, State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:<\/a>DIA<\/a>), rose 0.20% to close at $497.11 on Monday.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.<\/p>\n

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