Economics
US Layoffs, Hiring Freezes Are Tip of Labor Market Slowdown
- Rising jobless claims, slowing wage growth points to weakness
- Fed’s actions to cool demand will increase unemployment rate
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The US labor market is stronger today than many thought possible. But cracks are emerging, signaling that it’s not going to last.