Thursday, January 29, 2026

US Labor Market - Hirings versus Firings

U.S. Companies Are Still Slashing Jobs to Reverse Pandemic Hiring Boom
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/u-s-companies-are-still-slashing-jobs-to-reverse-pandemic-hiring-boom-abf1b94e
Many corporations binged on labor during the pandemic. Now, facing economic uncertainty and AI threats, they are slimming down. 

US long-term unemployment hits 4-year high
https://www.ft.com/content/2c10e866-fc6b-4a14-a35f-38c7907925bf