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Economic Warning Signs

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US Job Market Faces Uncertainty Amid Rising Layoffs and Stock Market Resilience

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

The US economy appears to be shifting from a 'low hire, low fire' environment to one with increasing layoffs, driven by companies like Starbucks, Target, and Amazon, amid concerns that this trend signals economic deterioration, with layoffs influenced by AI and automation, and a potential warning sign for future economic health.

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Warning Signs and Risks of Manipulating Economic Data

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Fortune

Amid doubts about the reliability of official U.S. economic data, the article highlights 13 warning signs of economic trouble, including labor market shifts, consumer spending declines, business closures, and alternative indicators like private payroll data and social metrics, emphasizing the importance of observing real-world signals beyond official statistics.

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