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Sam Kuhn
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Economist writing about the labor market on https://recruitonomics.com/ and #rstats fan
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The kids are not alright
June 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Likewise, the 12-month change in nonfarm payrolls is at its weakest spot since 2011
June 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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they're really not holding back
April 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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this is perfect, thank you!
March 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Consumers have boosted growth significantly the past three years, this is a big warning sign that households are reacting in real-time to uncertainty and drawing back spend
March 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Second: Visa's Spending Momentum Index - tracking consumer's spending habits across discretionary and nondiscretionary categories dropped significantly in Feb as well, indicating a consumer that is rapidly reigning in spending habits

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March 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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I'm traveling today, but the data ended up coming out some time between 11:30 am-3:30 pm PT

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danielzhao.bsky.social Daniel Zhao @danielzhao.bsky.social · Mar 7
Initial UCFE claims for federal workers fell slightly last week to 1,580, though are still clearly elevated compared to two weeks prior before the large federal workforce cuts got underway.
Chart of initial claims for Unemployment Claims for Federal Employees program. Claims rose from 614 in the week ending Feb 15 to 1,634 in the week ending Feb 22 to 1,580 in the week ending Mar 1. Data from DOL ETA 539 report.
March 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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what are your thoughts on ADP employment data?
March 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM