December 5, 2025
Article from Yahoo Finance by Hamza Shaban
Article Synopsis
The labor market is sending mixed signals as investors await the next official government jobs report, which won’t be released until after the upcoming Fed meeting. While weekly unemployment claims recently fell to a three-year low—suggesting resilience—seasonal volatility and weak continued claims point to softer hiring.
At the same time, employers announced over 70,000 layoffs last month and ADP reported a surprise loss of 32,000 private-sector jobs, especially among small and mid-sized businesses. Overall, economists say job losses appear to be rising while hiring remains sluggish, keeping the true health of the labor market uncertain.
