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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue Jan 24, 2023, 09:35 AM Jan 2023

Companies Cut Temp Workers in Warning Sign for Labor Market

Employers are shedding temporary workers at a fast rate, a sign that broader job losses could be on the horizon

wsj.com
Companies Cut Temp Workers in Warning Sign for Labor Market
Employment through staffing firms has fallen for five straight months. Similar pullbacks have preceded recent recessions.


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Companies Cut Temp Workers in Warning Sign for Labor Market (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2023 OP
Yesterday's leading economic indicators report was particularly gloomy progree Jan 2023 #1

progree

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1. Yesterday's leading economic indicators report was particularly gloomy
Tue Jan 24, 2023, 10:41 AM
Jan 2023

The LEI falls for 10th straight month, the December decline considerably exceeded forecasts

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