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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Shutdown Freezes Release, Not Data
AppleApple(US:AAPL) Seeking Alphaยท2025-10-03 10:21

Labor Market Insights - Economists expected a rebound in September payrolls from August, but still significantly weaker than a year ago, with the unemployment rate anticipated to remain at 4.3% [4] - The current labor market is described as "stagnant," with a focus on the importance of employment data in a low growth environment [5] - Job postings data indicates that health care has been a primary driver of job creation, accounting for more than half of new jobs in recent months [6] Job Postings and Sector Performance - Despite headline job postings being above pre-pandemic levels, all but one sector have seen year-over-year declines, indicating a shift from the strong economy of 2022 to a reliance on residual strength [7] - The distribution of jobs across industries is crucial for understanding the nuances of the current economy [8] Company-Specific Developments - Apple removed the ICEBlock app from its App Store following pressure from the Trump administration, citing safety risks for federal agents [9][10] - USA Rare Earth stock experienced a significant increase, rising 23% on Thursday and an additional 7% in premarket trading, following comments from CEO Barbara Humpton about close communication with the Trump administration [10][11] - The CEO emphasized the collaborative nature of the rare earth supply chain, indicating that multiple players are needed to develop the marketplace [11]