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Layoffs stay extremely low despite gloomy American economic mood
Original: Layoffs at ‘extremely low levels’ despite Americans’ gloom about the economy
US layoffs remain at extremely low levels, even as Americans express widespread pessimism about the economy. The gap between robust labour market data and negative consumer sentiment is drawing attention, with economists and commentators weighing why workers feel worse than hiring and firing numbers suggest.
Why now: The stark mismatch between strong layoff figures and downbeat public sentiment about the economy is fueling debate.
Evidence
- Layoffs at ‘extremely low levels’ despite Americans’ gloom about the economy · The Washington Post
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