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Labor Woes, Growth Slows

Weaker Labor Markets Signal Slowdown Ahead

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Sep 10, 2024
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Employment is a key driver of Real GDP. With sequential weakness we've seen in employment data recently, there’s been a divergence between Labor and Output as labor markets are trending lower while output remains firm. While September & October are typically stronger months for hiring, any further slack in the labor market will likely weigh on growth un…

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