瑞银重磅警告：美国劳动力市场陷危机，76万裁员创15年新高

Group 1 - A report from UBS indicates a significant rise in layoffs, with 760,000 annual job cuts and 157,000 jobs lost in October alone, marking the highest monthly figure since the 2009 financial crisis [1][4] - The technology and warehousing sectors are experiencing the most severe impacts, with automation and AI leading to the disappearance of traditional jobs [6][8] - Major companies are making substantial layoffs, including Amazon cutting 14,000 positions and UPS laying off 48,000 employees over the past year, reflecting a deteriorating market environment [6][8] Group 2 - The number of WARN notifications, which are legally required notices before layoffs, has surged, indicating that many layoffs are strategic rather than temporary decisions [8] - Current job loss rates have reached levels comparable to or exceeding those before the pandemic, contradicting previous beliefs about low layoffs [8][10] - The private sector is seeing an average monthly job loss of 36,000 positions, with the overall unemployment rate rising to its highest point since 2021 [10][14] Group 3 - Over 800,000 individuals have exited the labor market, yet many still wish to work, highlighting a mismatch between available jobs and suitable employment opportunities [12][14] - Job vacancy data shows a decline, with Indeed.com reporting the lowest number of job postings since 2021, suggesting that many advertised positions may not reflect genuine hiring intentions [12][14] - The U-6 unemployment rate, which includes those working part-time for economic reasons, has risen to 8.1%, indicating a growing issue of underemployment [14] Group 4 - Consumer confidence has been severely impacted, with the University of Michigan's consumer confidence index dropping to 50.3, close to historical lows [18] - The holiday hiring outlook is bleak, with only 400,000 seasonal jobs announced in September and October, significantly lower than pre-pandemic averages [16][18] - Small businesses are struggling under inflation and labor market instability, leading to a lack of hiring and production expansion [20] Group 5 - Disagreements within the Federal Reserve are increasing regarding the state of the labor market, with some officials now questioning the previously held belief of a "low layoff" environment [22][23] - UBS warns that if layoffs continue and hiring slows, the labor market will face a more pronounced contraction, which could adversely affect consumer spending and overall economic recovery [25][27] - The stability of the labor market is crucial for economic recovery, and any disruption could lead to unforeseen consequences for the broader economy [27]