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economy-and-labor2 years ago•2 min saved

"Addressing the Construction Labor Shortage Amidst Industry Boom and Workforce Challenges"

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for November revealed significant disparities in job openings across industries. Construction is experiencing a boom with a 44% increase in job openings since 2019, reaching the highest number in the data set. In contrast, the information sector, which includes tech and social media companies, saw a 20% decline in job openings compared to 2019. Other sectors like professional and business services, manufacturing, and healthcare continue to have a tight labor market with job openings significantly higher than in 2019, while retail trade has seen a decrease. State and local government education sectors still show signs of teacher shortages, and wholesale trade has seen a slight increase in job openings.

via WOLF STREET|

##constructionindustry #economy-and-labor

finance-and-business2 years ago•5 min saved

"Stocks Retreat and Apple Stumbles as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade, Fed Report Looms"

U.S. stocks declined and bond yields increased as expectations for rapid interest rate cuts diminished following new jobs data and ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw drops, with tech stocks being notably affected. Job openings in November fell to the lowest since March 2021, signaling a cooling labor market. Real estate and tech sectors were among the hardest hit, while oil prices surged due to supply concerns. Investors are now less confident in a March rate cut, with the CME FedWatch tool indicating a 75% chance, down from 90% a week earlier.

via Yahoo Finance|

##bondyields #federalreserve

economy2 years ago•4 min saved

"US Job Openings Plunge to Two-Year Low as Market Cools"

U.S. job openings decreased slightly in November, signaling a cooling labor market which may lead the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the near future. Despite the drop in job openings, layoffs, and quits, the labor market remains relatively strong, with job openings still outnumbering unemployed individuals. The manufacturing sector showed a slight increase in activity, but overall, the data suggests a stable economy that could avoid a recession, with expectations of continued moderation in wage growth and inflation.

via Reuters|

##economy #federalreserve

economy2 years ago•2 min saved

"U.S. Job Openings Plunge, Revealing a Divided Workforce as Hiring Boom Cools"

U.S. job openings in November fell to a two-year low of 8.79 million, signaling a cooling labor market in response to the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at controlling inflation. Despite the decrease, job openings remain historically high with 1.5 jobs per unemployed American. The Fed's rate hikes have lifted the federal funds rate to its highest since 2001, but signs of slowing inflation may lead to a shift in policy, potentially including rate cuts. Workers are becoming less confident in job-switching as the number of Americans quitting jobs slightly decreased, while layoffs remained stable.

via Fox Business|

##economy #federalreserve

economy2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Job Openings Decline, Signaling a Cooling Employment Market"

In November, U.S. job openings decreased to the lowest level since March 2021, with a slight drop to 8.79 million, according to the Labor Department's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. Hirings and layoffs also declined, while the ratio of job openings to available workers fell to 1.4 to 1. The Federal Reserve monitors such data for signs of labor market slack, which has implications for inflation and interest rate policies. Despite the contraction in job openings, the labor market remains relatively tight, suggesting the Fed may not cut rates as aggressively as some expect in 2024.

via CNBC|

##economy #federalreserve

economy2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Job Openings Plunge to Two-Year Low, Signaling Cooling Employment Market"

U.S. job openings in November dropped to their lowest since March 2021, indicating a cooling labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 8.79 million job openings, slightly below expectations. The quits rate also fell to its lowest since September 2020, suggesting less worker confidence. This data aligns with the narrative of a slowing labor market and decreasing inflation, setting the stage for the upcoming December jobs report, which is anticipated to show an increase in the unemployment rate to 3.8%.

via Yahoo Finance|

##economy #federalreserve

economy2 years ago•1 min saved

"U.S. Job Openings Hit Two-Year Low, Signaling Tougher Employment Landscape"

U.S. job openings have decreased to a 32-month low of 8.8 million in November, indicating a cooling off from the hiring boom as the Federal Reserve's higher interest rates take effect. This decline is seen as a sign of a slowing economy and labor market, with the aim of easing wage growth to help control inflation. Despite the drop in job openings and quits, the labor market remains robust, with expectations of steady job growth and no imminent recession. The job openings ratio to unemployed workers remains close to pre-pandemic levels, and the market awaits the upcoming jobs report for further insights.

via MarketWatch|

##economy #federalreserve