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US Labor Market Snapshot — October 2026

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Economists, policymakers, and job seekers alike are searching for any sign of movement under the surface of a labor market that remains stubbornly set in a low-hire, low-fire stance. The Indeed Job Postings Index (JPI) is trending higher in October, but it would be premature to say the labor market is strengthening. New postings (job postings on

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