ADP Report
The U.S. private sector labor market unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs in September 2025, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report released on October 1, 2025. This surprising downturn sharply contrasts with economists' forecasts of modest job growth and signals a notable softening in labor momentum. The
JOLTS Report
The U.S. labor market continues to defy expectations, with the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report for August 2025, released on September 30, 2025, revealing a persistent tightness that could complicate the Federal Reserve's carefully laid plans for interest rate reductions. While some indicators
JOLTS Report
New York, NY – September 30, 2025 – The U.S. labor market demonstrated surprising resilience today with the release of the Job Opening and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report, revealing a robust 7.23 million job openings in September, significantly surpassing the estimated 7.1 million. This unexpected strength in labor
Federal Reserve
Wall Street's once-fervent optimism for a rapid succession of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts has hit a significant snag in late September 2025. Following the Fed's initial 25-basis-point rate reduction on September 17, a blend of fresh, nuanced economic data and cautious pronouncements from central bank
Labor Market
Chicago, IL – September 23, 2025 – The latest advance report from the Chicago Fed Labor Market Indicators (CFLMI) for September 2025 paints a picture of a decelerating labor market, offering both potential relief for inflation-wary central bankers and a cautionary signal for economic growth. While the Layoffs and Other Separations Rate
Federal Reserve
The U.S. economy is at a critical juncture, with a discernible weakening in labor market conditions prompting a significant shift in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Recent data revealing slowing job gains and an uptick in the unemployment rate has compelled the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
Labor Market
The U.S. labor market is signaling a notable deceleration, with recent data painting a picture of rising unemployment and sluggish job growth. This shift has profound implications, prompting the Federal Reserve to re-engage with interest rate cuts and casting a shadow over consumer confidence and spending patterns. As the
Amazon
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced a significant increase in the minimum hourly wage for its frontline operations staff across the United Kingdom, a move effective September 28, 2025. This latest adjustment sees the minimum starting pay for employees rise to between £14.30 and £15.30 per hour, depending on
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs has issued a compelling assessment of the current stock market, labeling the environment as "peak Goldilocks." This pronouncement signifies an optimal, yet potentially fleeting, period for equity markets, driven by a pronounced "risk-on" shift. The market's current trajectory is attributed to a
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is currently navigating a complex economic landscape, firmly committed to a data-dependent monetary policy that underscores flexibility and responsiveness to evolving conditions. This strategy, highlighted by a recent rate cut in September 2025, signals a pivotal shift where future interest rate decisions will heavily hinge on the
Federal Reserve
In a significant pivot in monetary policy, the Federal Reserve recently enacted an interest rate cut, a move characterized by Chairman Jerome Powell as a "risk management cut." This proactive decision, made at the September 2025 meeting, aims to address emerging downside risks to the labor market, even
Federal Reserve
In a strategic monetary policy pivot, the Federal Reserve has announced a 0.25% interest rate cut, reducing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%. This move, the first such reduction since December 2024, is a direct response to a softening labor market and