Lots More on the Growing Risks to the US Labor Market
Odd Lots28 Feb 2025

Lots More on the Growing Risks to the US Labor Market

A week from today we will get the February jobs report and there are growing concerns that the US labor market is slowing. Already, the number of sectors adding jobs in this economy is on the decline. Meanwhile, the housing market continues to struggle. Add in the Department of Government Efficiency and worsening fiscal conditions in the state and local sector, and the government may prove to be a drag on employment. To talk about this and other macro developments, including possible tariffs, we brought back Jon Turek, founder and CEO of JST Advisors, to break it all down on this episode.

Read more: US Initial Jobless Claims Hit Highest of 2025

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