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US labor market shifts: Job growth no longer guarantees lower unemployment

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The U.S. labor market is experiencing a significant shift where job growth may no longer be directly correlated with a decreasing unemployment rate. This is due to a shrinking labor pool, influenced by factors such as President Donald Trump's immigration policies and an increasing number of baby boomer retirements. Economists predict that the number of new jobs needed monthly to maintain a steady unemployment rate could become negative, meaning job numbers could stagnate or even decline without a rise in unemployment. AI

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US labor market shifts: Job growth no longer guarantees lower unemployment

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    The labor market could become so backward that the economy will have to shed jobs to keep unemployment steady

    "Today, the labor market’s speed limit is much lower than just a few years ago, setting the stage for a jobless expansion."

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