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Could recent weakness in payrolls be a sign of low labor demand? Answering that question requires an understanding of the “breakeven” employment growth. https://bit.ly/4o4daeh

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December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Understanding “breakeven” employment growth may help make sense of recent soft payroll readings. https://bit.ly/4o4daeh
Declining Immigration and an Aging Population Are Reducing Breakeven Employment Growth
Two forces are weighing on labor force growth in the United States: an aging population and recent declines in immigration. These two forces reduce the number of new jobs required to maintain a stable...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Researchers Yusuf Mercan and Jalen Nichols at the Kansas City Fed examined how wealth influences workers’ labor market outcomes. One finding: Workers with lower and less liquid wealth tend to switch jobs more often. https://bit.ly/4r7N6Re
Understanding the Role of Wealth in Worker Flows
Workers in wealthier households tend to experience lower job loss rates and switch jobs less frequently.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM