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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Paul Wiseman

EXPLAINED: January may have delivered lower if still solid job growth | Vintage Vibes

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The American economy has an unusual problem: The job market looks too strong — at least to the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.

Companies are still seeking more workers and are hanging tightly onto the ones they have. Putting aside some high-profile layoffs at big tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon and others, most workers are enjoying an unusual level of job security even at a time when many economists foresee a recession approaching.

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