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Friday Nov 21 2025 00:00
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Projections indicate that the US labor market may experience moderate growth in September, with the unemployment rate remaining near its four-year high of approximately 4.3%. This situation reflects a weakness in the labor market, which economists and policymakers attribute to low labor supply and demand.
The Department of Labor's employment report comes amidst significant delays due to the prolonged government shutdown that lasted 43 days. This delay resulted in the cancellation of the October unemployment rate publication due to the lack of household survey data collection. October employment data will be merged with the November report, scheduled for release on December 16.
Economists point to a clear slowdown in the labor market, with expectations of this trend continuing. Among the influencing factors, limited immigration, which began under President Biden and accelerated under President Trump, stands out, leading to a shortage in the labor supply. Additionally, increasing artificial intelligence impacts labor demand, particularly in entry-level positions.
Despite the challenges, the labor market still shows some resilience. However, small and medium-sized businesses face particular difficulties, leading to job losses in this sector. Economists are closely monitoring employment data to assess its potential impact on monetary policy decisions made by the Federal Reserve.
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