Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates a shift in the labor market towards oversupply, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.3%, the highest since the end of 2021, while the labor participation rate increased to 62.3% [2][5][14] - The U6 unemployment rate also rose by 0.2 percentage points, indicating increased difficulty for marginal labor to find employment, suggesting a cooling labor market overall [5][14] - Non-farm payroll additions decreased significantly in August, with only 22,000 new jobs created, and downward revisions of 21,000 jobs for June and July combined [2][14] Group 2 - The education and healthcare sector saw the largest decline in new jobs, losing 31,000 positions, while government and financial sectors also experienced notable job losses [4][5] - Job vacancies in the U.S. fell to 7.18 million in July, with a vacancy rate of 4.3%, indicating that labor supply exceeds demand, suggesting a potential turning point in the labor market [7][14] - Wage growth is slowing, with average hourly earnings increasing by only 3.7% year-over-year, reflecting a decline in workers' bargaining power [9][10] Group 3 - The market anticipates a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, with the probability of a 50 basis point cut rising to 12.2%, and expectations for 2.8 rate cuts within the year [14] - The actual wage growth, adjusted for inflation, was 1.2% year-over-year in July, indicating stable wage income growth despite the overall cooling labor market [16]

Core Viewpoints - The US labor market is cooling down, with the three-month moving average of non-farm employment showing a downward trend, potentially nearing negative growth by October 2023 [2][5][6] - The quality of employment data has been questioned due to significant downward revisions in May and June data, with a total adjustment of 258,000 jobs [9][10] - The unemployment rate is on the rise, reflecting a broader cooling in the labor market, with a decrease in active job seekers and an increase in the duration of unemployment [10][11][30] Employment Sector Analysis - The education and healthcare sectors have been the main contributors to job creation, accounting for about half of non-farm employment from January to July 2024, supported by government funding [3][18] - Cyclical industries such as manufacturing and construction are experiencing a slowdown in job growth, with high interest rates limiting business operations and hiring plans [19][23] - The tightening labor market is evident in the information and professional services sectors, where job vacancy rates have increased, likely due to rising demand for AI-related positions [24] Future Labor Market Outlook - There is potential for marginal labor to return to the job market, with an increase in young job seekers aged 19-24, which may lead to higher unemployment rates if labor demand does not improve [25][30] - Small businesses remain cautious, with no improvement in hiring plans due to uncertainties in future policies and trade negotiations [28] - The labor market is at a turning point, with supply potentially exceeding demand, leading to a continued rise in the unemployment rate [30]

Core Viewpoint - The July non-farm employment data shows a significant downward revision in previous months, indicating an overestimation of employment levels, particularly in government sectors. The overall labor market is cooling down, with rising unemployment rates and declining labor participation rates [2][3][5]. Employment Data Revision - The July non-farm employment recorded an increase of 73,000 jobs, but previous months' data were heavily revised downwards. June's employment was adjusted from 147,000 to 14,000, and May's from 144,000 to 19,000, totaling a downward revision of 258,000 jobs [3][2]. Unemployment Rate Trends - The unemployment rate rose slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 4.2% in July, while the U6 unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 7.9%. This indicates a broad cooling of the job market, with a decrease in labor participation rate to 62.2%, the lowest since the beginning of 2023 [5][6]. Sector-Specific Employment Changes - Job growth in July was concentrated in the education and healthcare sectors, with retail, education, and financial activities seeing the most significant increases. However, government employment decreased by 10,000 jobs, marking the third negative month this year, with substantial downward revisions in previous months [6][2]. Labor Market Supply and Demand - As of June, job vacancies in the U.S. fell to 7.44 million, with a vacancy rate of 4.4%. The labor supply-demand gap recorded 422,000, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels and suggesting a balance in the labor market [8]. Wage Growth Trends - Average hourly earnings in July increased by 0.3% month-over-month, with a year-over-year growth of 3.9%. However, long-term trends show a slowdown in wage growth since November 2024 [9][10]. Real Wage Growth - The real wage growth, adjusted for inflation, showed a year-over-year increase of 1% in June, down by 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. This indicates stable wage income growth [10]. Sectoral Wage Changes - In July, the highest year-over-year wage growth was observed in the retail and business services sectors, at 5.2% and 5.1%, respectively. Conversely, the slowest growth was in public utilities and construction, with declines of approximately 0.7 and 0.2 percentage points [12]. Interest Rate Expectations - Following the release of weak employment data, expectations for interest rate cuts in September have increased, with the probability rising from 40% to 80%. The anticipated number of rate cuts for the year has also increased from 1.3 to 2.2 [16].

Employment Data Summary - In May, the U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 139,000, continuing a downward trend from previous months[2] - The combined downward revision for March and April was 95,000, indicating a potential overestimation of current employment levels[2][5] - The unemployment rate remained stable at 4.2%, while the labor force participation rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 62.4%[2][10] Sector Analysis - Job growth in May was primarily driven by the service sector, which added 145,000 jobs, while government employment decreased by 22,000[8] - Manufacturing jobs saw a decline of 13,000, influenced by tariff policies[2][8] - The federal government has reduced employment by 59,000 since January, reflecting ongoing layoffs[5][8] Wage and Hour Trends - Average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% month-over-month, maintaining a year-over-year growth rate of 3.9%[13] - The average workweek remained steady at 34.3 hours, suggesting stable wage growth may support consumer spending[13] Market Expectations - Following the release of the May non-farm data, market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts have slightly adjusted to two potential cuts within the year, with the earliest possible in September[21] - Despite the overall stability in unemployment rates, the declining labor force participation and continuous downward revisions in employment data suggest a cooling job market[21] Risks - Potential risks include unexpected inflation increases, tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve, and a downturn in the U.S. economy[25][26]