U.S. Jobs Market Isn’t Cratering — But It’s Not Thriving Either

The latest data suggest that the U.S. labour market is stuck in neutral rather than heading for a crash. While lay­off announcements reached roughly 153,000 in October—marking the highest level since the pandemic—other signs point to modest resilience. For example, private‑sector payrolls grew by just 42,000 in October, according to the ADP survey, and weekly jobless‑claim filings rose only marginally to around 229,000. At the same time, alternative indicators such as bank‑account flows and regional employment dashboards point to unemployment holding steady at about 4.3 %‑4.4 %. That said, there are cracks forming: job postings are down to their weakest levels since 2021, signalling a slowdown in new hiring even though mass layoffs haven’t yet materialised. Economists caution that the unusual government shutdown is delaying key monthly data releases, meaning a clearer picture may not emerge until early 2026—and that means risks remain. #USJobs #LabourMarket #EconomyWatch #HiringSlowdown #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM