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2024-02-02 Economy

Layoffs surged 136% in January to second-highest level on record

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-02-02 04:55|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [24 views ] Top

#1 notwithstanding the layoffs, this morning's January BLS jobs report was 'warmer' with payroll employment up 350k and upward revisions to the Nov and Dec numbers.

The only 'cooler' figures were declines in average workweek.

Posted by lord garth 2024-02-02 12:38|| 2024-02-02 12:38|| Front Page Top

#2 Inside The Most Ridiculous Jobs Report In Recent History

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-02-02 12:41|| 2024-02-02 12:41|| Front Page Top

#3 When the tell you that the economy is great, that’s not rain making your leg damp.

Posted by Super Hose 2024-02-02 16:26|| 2024-02-02 16:26|| Front Page Top

#4 In my local area Maryland dramatic cuts in hours. They just went to $15 dollars an hour. Business has really slowed across the board except at ABL rocket center.

Posted by Dale 2024-02-02 18:21|| 2024-02-02 18:21|| Front Page Top

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