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Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Feb 2024 to Feb 2026, with seasonally adjusted data.
Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Feb 2024 to Feb 2026, with seasonally adjusted data.

U.S. Records Steep Job Losses in February, Contrary to Economists’ Expectations

Charlotte Wheeler
March 6, 2026
Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Jan 2024 to Jan 2026, with fluctuations in values.
Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Jan 2024 to Jan 2026, with fluctuations in values.

U.S. Labor Market Begins 2026 Stronger Than Expected After 2025’s Weakness

Charlotte Wheeler
February 11, 2026
Line graph showing year-over-year change in U.S. employment by job group: blue collar, white collar, services, and government.
Line graph showing year-over-year change in U.S. employment by job group: blue collar, white collar, services, and government.

Services: The Only Sector Still Gaining Jobs at the End of 2025

Kim O'Brien
February 6, 2026
Aerial view of a city highway interchange with buildings in the background. Text reads 'ECONOMY EXPRESS'.
Aerial view of a city highway interchange with buildings in the background. Text reads 'ECONOMY EXPRESS'.

RealPage Economy Express Episode 57

Arben Skivjani
January 30, 2026
Contemporary apartment buildings with glass balconies and modern architecture, surrounded by greenery.
Contemporary apartment buildings with glass balconies and modern architecture, surrounded by greenery.

Potential Headwinds for the U.S. Apartment Market in 2026

Carl Whitaker
January 9, 2026
A professional holding a pen, working on a laptop with digital icons related to real estate and finance.
A professional holding a pen, working on a laptop with digital icons related to real estate and finance.

RealPage Economy Express Episode 50

Arben Skivjani
July 25, 2025
Spacious modern living area featuring a light couch, dining area, and natural light from large windows.
Spacious modern living area featuring a light couch, dining area, and natural light from large windows.

What We Got Right – and Wrong – About the U.S. Economy So Far in 2025

Kim O'Brien
June 18, 2025
Busy city street at sunset with pedestrians crossing and buildings in the background. Text overlay: Economy Express.
Busy city street at sunset with pedestrians crossing and buildings in the background. Text overlay: Economy Express.

RealPage Economy Express Episode 38

Arben Skivjani
October 31, 2024
A laptop displaying financial graphs and data with the title 'Economy Express' prominently featured.
A laptop displaying financial graphs and data with the title 'Economy Express' prominently featured.

RealPage Economy Express Episode 34

Arben Skivjani
August 29, 2024
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