Quits: Total Nonfarm (JTSQUR)
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Quits: Total Nonfarm (FRED series JTSQUR) is a monthly economic indicator measured in rate. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 2000. Values are seasonally adjusted, smoothing out predictable calendar effects so that underlying trends are easier to see.
Why it matters: Quits: Total Nonfarm is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the economic complex. Analysts use it to track conditions in the US economy and to anticipate shifts in growth, inflation, and policy.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single monthly print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 2000, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
Recent Data
| Date | Value (Rate) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | 1.90 | -0.1 |
| March 1, 2026 | 2.00 | +0.1 |
| February 1, 2026 | 1.90 | -0.1 |
| January 1, 2026 | 2.00 | +0 |
| December 1, 2025 | 2.00 | +0 |
| November 1, 2025 | 2.00 | +0.1 |
| October 1, 2025 | 1.90 | +0 |
| September 1, 2025 | 1.90 | -0.1 |
| August 1, 2025 | 2.00 | +0 |
| July 1, 2025 | 2.00 | -0.1 |
| June 1, 2025 | 2.10 | +0.1 |
| May 1, 2025 | 2.00 | +0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quits: Total Nonfarm today?
The latest value of Quits: Total Nonfarm (JTSQUR) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is Quits: Total Nonfarm updated?
Quits: Total Nonfarm is reported monthly (Monthly). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising Quits: Total Nonfarm mean?
A sustained rise in Quits: Total Nonfarm signals strengthening readings in this economic measure, in rate. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the JTSQUR data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID JTSQUR. History is available back to 2000.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Quits: Total Nonfarm (JTSQUR). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated June 2, 2026.