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Insights from labor market data on the economy


The anticipated June jobs report from the Labor Department is expected to show that employers added about 200,000 roles, a decrease from the 272,000 gained in May. Economists believe that the still robust labor market is slowing down as inflation has also decreased. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4%, a historically low level not surpassed for over two years. This cooldown in the labor market is seen as a gradual slowdown rather than a crash, according to experts. The job market has remained strong despite predictions of a sharper decline in hiring this year. Private sector hiring data from ADP indicated that 150,000 roles were added in June, lower than expected, particularly in the leisure and hospitality industry. Other labor market indicators have shown slowing growth after a period of rapid hiring during the pandemic recovery. Initial claims for unemployment benefits have increased, and ongoing unemployment claims reached their highest level since November 2021. Business activity is also slowing down, as seen in the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index survey for June. This slowdown in business activity is also leading to a cooling of inflation rates, with the Federal Reserve noting that risks to its inflation and employment goals are now closer to balance. The potential concern is that the Fed’s high interest rate strategy might lead to an overly aggressive approach that could negatively impact the economy.

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