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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Average Weekly Hours (Private) climbed to 34.3 Hours in March 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMonthlyReleased April 2026
US Average Weekly Hours (Private) climbed to 34.3 Hours in March 2026, released April 2026, up 0.1 Hours from February's 34.2 Hours reading.
Latest Release
34.300000
Actual
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Consensus
34.200000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGL | ▲ Direct | +0.72 | STOCKS | Bullish GOOGL | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.59 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.42 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| MSFT | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | STOCKS | Bearish MSFT | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Average Weekly Hours (Private) (United States) was reported at 34.30 Hours in March 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 34.20 Hours. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 34.24 Hours, ranging from 34.20 Hours to 34.30 Hours across 10 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 34.27 Hours, unchanged from the prior three. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.05 Hours) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.06 Hours). In April readings over the past 3 years, Average Weekly Hours (Private) has averaged 34.27 Hours.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with GOOGL (Bullish GOOGL). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, positively correlated (Bullish S&P 500).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Jun 18) and Initial Jobless Claims (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update April 2026.
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Average Weekly Hours (Private) - US
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About Average Weekly Hours (Private) — United States
DEFINITION
US Average Weekly Hours (Private) fell to 34.2 in November 2025 from October’s 34.3, matching the six-month trend and signaling a stable labor market. This slight dip from October’s 34.3 to November’s 34.2 continues a persistent plateau since May, with no material shift in labor utilization. Market reaction was muted as the data supports the Federal Reserve’s view of balanced labor supply and demand. Updated 4/3/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 34.3 Hours. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 34.2 Hours. Before that (Feb 2026): 34.3 Hours.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar 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 neutral force in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GOOGL (Bullish GOOGL, r=0.72) — a useful reference for stocks-focused traders.