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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Employment Benefits QoQ fell to 0.7% in Q1 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2026
US Employment Benefits QoQ fell to 0.7% in Q1 2026, released February 2026, down 0.1% from December's 0.8% reading.
Latest Release
0.700000
Actual
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Consensus
0.800000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Employment Benefits QoQ (United States) was reported at 1.2% in April 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.8%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through February 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.73%, down from the prior three at 0.83%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2026.
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Employment Benefits QoQ - US
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About Employment Benefits QoQ — United States
DEFINITION
Employment Benefits QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) is a financial indicator that measures the change in employee benefits from one quarter to the next. This includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other non-wage compensation. It provides valuable insight into the overall health of a company's workforce and can be used to assess the company's financial stability and employee satisfaction. A positive QoQ growth in employment benefits indicates a strong and competitive benefits package, while a negative growth may suggest potential financial challenges or employee dissatisfaction. This indicator is commonly used by investors, analysts, and HR professionals to evaluate the financial performance and employee well-being of a company.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 1.2 %. Prior reading (Oct 2025): 0.7 %. Before that (Jul 2025): 0.8 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.