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U.S. Job Openings and S&P 500 The stock market is forward-looking, while job openings often reflect current economic conditions. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Temporary Help Services Jobs vs. Real GDP and U.S. Recessions Temporary Help Services Jobs at -5.91% YoY in August, are a good leading indicator before a recession (red line at -3.5%). In 2001, 2007 and 2020, when Temporary Help Services Jobs were below -3.5% YoY, a recession was on the horizon in the United States.

Fed Funds Rate vs. U.S. Job Openings (JOLTS) Declining employment and wage growth would allow the Federal Reserve to make substantial cuts in interest rates. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

U.S. Labor Market – Challenger U.S. Job Cut Announcements The U.S. labor market is cooling. Will job cuts continue? Image: The Daily Shot

Recession – U.S. Continuing Jobless Claims U.S. continuing jobless claims can serve as a warning sign of an upcoming recession. Image: Bloomberg

U.S. Job Openings vs. U.S. Implied Earnings Growth The decline in U.S. job openings may not bode well for earnings growth. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims U.S. initial unemployment claims are rising in states with tech and banks. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims The U.S.’s sustained period of low initial jobless claims indicates a stable labor market. This is a positive development showing resilience in the economy and providing hope for continued growth. Image: The Daily Shot

U.S. Continuing Jobless Claims The U.S. labor market is cooling, as continuing claims are up 22.5% YoY. Image: The Daily Shot

NFIB Small Business Availability Loans vs. U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Investors should keep an eye on U.S. initial jobless claims, as they tend to correlate with loan availability to small businesses. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management