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Title: Decoding the Data: Is the U.S. Labor Market Signaling a Recession? - The U.S. labor market has become the focal point in the debate over whether the U.S. is facing a recession. In our latest study, we delve into core data analysis to clarify this issue and examine whether these concerns have been overstated. Let’s explore together the impact and significance of this for investors, the economy, and overall market sentiment. #GlobalEconomy #InvestmentInsights #RecessionWatch #LaborMarket #MacroTrends
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I/ Overview: - U.S. inflation has significantly moderated, reaching 2.5%, and is approaching the Fed’s target of 2%. As a result, the central bank's focus has shifted toward labor market dynamics, following a period of slowing job growth and a rising unemployment rate, which increased from 3.4% to 4.2% over the past year.
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- Hiring momentum has slowed, with the hiring rate—measured as hires as a percentage of total employment—retreating to 3.5%. Excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period, this is a level last seen in 2014.
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- Despite the softening labor market, most indicators suggest it remains fundamentally stable. Firstly, the labor force participation rate has held steady at 62.7% as of August. The prime-age participation rate (ages 25-54) remains strong, hovering near its highest level since 2001 at 83.9%.
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- Secondly, layoffs continue to be historically low, with the layoff rate at 1.1%, below the pre-pandemic average of 1.2-1.3%. This supports continued wage growth, which is vital for sustaining consumer spending and economic growth.
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