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Jobless claims — and layoffs — are still low. Unofficially, that is.
MarketWatch· 2025-10-09 14:08
Core Insights - The most accurate tool for tracking job losses has been postponed for the second consecutive week, indicating potential delays in labor market data [1] - Despite economic uncertainties, layoffs remain surprisingly low, suggesting resilience in the job market [1] Summary by Categories Job Market Trends - Layoffs are currently at low levels, which is unexpected given the prevailing economic uncertainties [1] Data Reporting - The postponement of the job loss tracking tool for two weeks may affect the timeliness of labor market insights [1]
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Forbes· 2025-10-08 01:30
The No. 1 Skill Leaders Lack During Layoffs, New Survey Reveals https://t.co/C7P9RICeiphttps://t.co/C7P9RICeip ...
Orsted Raises $9.4 Bln Amid Hit From US Wind U-Turn
Bloomberg Television· 2025-10-07 07:59
Investor Confidence & Financial Backing - Investor take up of 99% indicates strong belief in the company's business model [1] - The Danish state (owning 50.1%) and Equinor (owning 10%) supported the rights issue [2] - Major shareholders provided significant backing for the company [2][3] Business Strategy & Restructuring - The company is refocusing on established European offshore projects [3] - The company is narrowing its business model to focus on core European projects [4] - Onshore projects in Europe are being sold off [4] - The company is reducing its focus on the US market due to political uncertainty [4][5] - The company aims to "rightsize" the business, likely involving layoffs [5] - Approximately 20% of employees may be laid off in the fourth quarter [6] Challenges & Future Outlook - The company faces the challenge of reorganizing after a difficult period [6] - The company is determining which projects to complete and undertake [6]
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Forbes· 2025-10-06 22:30
The No. 1 Skill Leaders Lack During Layoffs, New Survey Reveals https://t.co/C7P9RICeiphttps://t.co/C7P9RICeip ...
What a US government shutdown means for the economy
Bloomberg Television· 2025-10-06 20:36
there is the very real prospect here that we won't just see furls, we're going to see layoffs uh as a result of of this shutdown. What does that mean for the economy as you kind of forecast out and think about the the impact that could have on, as you've described, a very fragile US economy. We were already expecting to see federal government employment fall in the next jobs report because of the deferred resignations offer.If you had accepted one of those, September was the last month you would be on payro ...
Layoffs will be an "unfortunate consequence" if shutdown continues: White House
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-06 19:00
If the vote fails in the Senate today to reopen the government, would that trigger layoffs. >> Look, again, we hope that the vote will not fail because this administration wants to reopen the government. We don't want to see people laid off.But unfortunately, if this shutdown continues, layoffs are going to be a unfortunate consequence of. ...
Speaker Johnson says mass layoffs ‘regrettable’ but WH ‘required to do it by Chuck Schumer’
NBC News· 2025-10-05 13:10
Government Shutdown Impact - The White House is preparing for potential layoffs of thousands of federal workers due to the shutdown [1] - The situation is regrettable, and the President had asked Chuck Schumer and Hakee Jeffries to keep the government open [2] - Senate Democrats are seen as having handed over decision-making power to the White House, leading to tough choices [3] Key Personnel & Actions - Russ Vote, from the Office of Management and Budget, is tasked with determining essential programs, policies, and personnel due to funding being cut off [4] - Chuck Schumer is urged to vote to keep the government open, as layoffs are unprecedented in this type of situation [3]
Leavitt says work is happening to identify where layoffs 'have to be made'
NBC News· 2025-10-03 18:44
Potential Layoffs - Thousands of potential layoffs are likely being considered [1] - The Office of Management and Budget is identifying where layoffs and cuts have to be made across agencies [2] - The potential layoffs could be prevented if Democrats vote to reopen the government [2] Government Funding - The administration is asking for a clean, continuing resolution to keep the government open [3] - The government's restoration to funding could impact the potential layoff list [2]
3️⃣ signs the labor market is slowing.
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-03 14:41
September's jobs report. We don't have one thanks to the government shutdown. So, with the data blackout, Wall Street is looking elsewhere for clues, especially as the Fed debates its next interest rate decision later this month.Here are three signs labor market is cooling, even without that official jobs report. Number one, jolts, aka the job openings and labor turnover survey. Job openings are holding steady, but hiring is slowing and fewer people are quitting.That tells us workers feel less confident and ...
The Labor Market and Bitcoin
Benjamin Cowen· 2025-10-03 13:29
Labor Market Analysis - The US government shutdown has resulted in the BLS not releasing labor market data, including the unemployment rate which was expected to be around 43% [1][2] - The Chicago Fed estimates the unemployment rate for September to be 434%, slightly higher than the previous month's 432%, indicating a potential softening in the labor market [2][3][4] - Job openings saw a slight increase from 721 million to 723 million, remaining relatively steady over the past year [7] - Job quits have dropped back down to cycle lows of 19%, suggesting people are less willing to leave their jobs due to fear of not finding new employment [9] - Layoffs remain relatively low, at pre-pandemic levels, which may be contributing to the continued rise of risk assets [10] - Initial claims data was not released this week, but the previous spike to 264000 has since receded [11] - Job postings on Indeed continue to slowly decline [14] - Non-farm private payroll employment from ADP shows negative revisions, with the last month revised to -3000 and this past month at -32000, indicating a potential slowdown [20] - Construction employment is slowing down, with the year-over-year change starting to decrease, though not yet negative [26] Bitcoin Market Analysis - Bitcoin's current market cycle shows similarities to post-election years like 2013, 2017, and 2021, with a high in August, a low in late September/early October, and a potential rally into a market cycle top [30][31] - The current cycle also resembles 2020, with a Q1/Q2 capitulation low, sideways movement before the 21-week EMA catches up, and a potential Q4 rally [33] - The 50-week moving average is now at $100000, and a weekly close below this level could signal the end of the cycle [35][36]