Marketplace Slo-mo jobs growth
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Sep 3, 2025 Job growth is slowing as uncertainty looms over tariffs and funding cuts, affecting hiring across sectors, including healthcare. The homeownership rate in America drops for the first time in a decade, revealing the challenges young buyers face in the current market. Innovative marketing strategies are emerging, particularly on TikTok, to adapt to changing consumer behaviors. The podcast also delves into the evolution of economic data collection since WWII, emphasizing its crucial role in understanding today's economy.
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Labor Market Largely Frozen
- The U.S. job market is largely frozen with openings, hiring, quits, and layoffs roughly unchanged month to month.
- Healthcare had been the main source of strength but is now showing signs of slowing, weakening overall labor momentum.
Healthcare Slowdown Ripples Through Labor
- Healthcare's slowdown matters because it was the reliable pillar propping up job growth during recent months.
- Declines in healthcare hiring partly explain disproportionate job losses among Black women, who are overrepresented in care roles.
Macy's Turns To Digital Ads
- Macy's started selling digital ads in 2020 and now partners with Amazon to expand ad revenue.
- The move aims to diversify away from tariff-sensitive retail margins by building a digital-ad business.