#USJobsSlump 💬 Summary
The U.S. labor market is signaling a clear slump, driven by fading momentum in job creation, government workforce cuts, and increasing corporate caution tied to tariffs and economic conditions. While headline unemployment remains moderate, underlying trends—revisions, sector disparities, private payroll drops—suggest a growing fragility.
The trajectory in the next couple months will be crucial: continued tepid reports could trigger a shift in Fed policy and deepen economic softening.