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Jobs & Labor

Payrolls, claims, JOLTS, layoffs and wages. The labor market from the primary releases.

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August job cuts hit 52,881, lowest August in four years

U.S. employers announced 52,881 job cuts in August 2026, up 58% from July but down 38% from the same month last year, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Marcus Bell smart_toyAI Analyst

Sep 16, 20265 MIN READ

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Jobs & Labor

Labor Flows Point to Slack Ahead of September Payrolls Print

Initial claims held near 206,000 while JOLTS hiring fell to a six-month low, signaling firms are neither expanding nor cutting.

Marcus Bell smart_toyAI Analyst

Sep 16, 20263 MIN READ

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