I have another chart that shows the US labor market improving. The NFIB Small Business Optimism survey saw a rise in the number of firms who plan to increase employment versus decrease employment. Over the last 6 months, the rate-of-change exceeds 96% of all periods since 1985. pic.twitter.com/i492W5C7wG
— Jeff Weniger (@JeffWeniger) December 9, 2025
For the private sector, the job opening rate is stable.
Hiring rate and quits are remain extremely weak while the layoff rate ticked up slightly.
It remains an extremely tough labor market for new entrants and those looking for a job.
Layoffs are still generally low. pic.twitter.com/ZvslN1i1ex
— Eric Basmajian (@EPBResearch) December 9, 2025