Collapsed, nearly 50% plunge in 6 months! Another "disaster" on Friday's non-farm payroll report?

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2024.09.05 03:09
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The recently released Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) in the United States has dropped to the lowest level since 2021, raising concerns about the upcoming non-farm payroll report. Job openings in the construction industry have fallen by nearly 50%, returning to the levels of 2016, sparking concerns about data consistency. At the same time, the number of construction positions is said to be at a record high. With layoffs and job vacancies decreasing, the imbalance between supply and demand in the labor market is becoming more apparent, requiring attention to the upcoming August non-farm payroll data, which may have a significant impact on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision