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Labor Market Trends Continue

Updated 2026-10-01 14:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The September jobs report is expected to reflect a low-hire, low-fire labor market trend that has persisted for two years. Economists predict the report will show modest improvements but significant challenges remain.

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The U.S. job market has been stuck in what economists call a low-hire, low fire mode for the past two years — and the September employment report is likely to be in line with this unusual trend.
2026-10-01 14:43 UTC
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