The Labor Market Sputters
Mike Dickson, Ph.D.
August 6, 2025
Big surprises that could spell trouble for the economy Employers are increasingly putting their “help
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Big surprises that could spell trouble for the economy Employers are increasingly putting their “help
What Happened Last Week All-Time Highs: Although shortened by the holiday, last week saw the
What happened last week Earnings: Strong earnings from AI-exposed mega-cap technology supported a modest rally
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Big surprises that could spell trouble for the economy Employers are increasingly putting their “help wanted” signs back into storage. Last week, the nonfarm payrolls
What Happened Last Week All-Time Highs: Although shortened by the holiday, last week saw the major indices make fresh all-time highs. Labor Data: The jobs
What happened last week Earnings: Strong earnings from AI-exposed mega-cap technology supported a modest rally in US equities. Jobs report: The labor market remains strong