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It’s Not Cool To Be a Job Creator Right Now

What’s really going on with the labor market?

Job seekers attend a Diversity Career Group job fair in Los Angeles, California, US, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Applications for US unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in two months, consistent with a stable labor market.Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg

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By Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway

June 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM UTC

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