U.S. Job Market Overview

In general, jobseekers in the U.S. had been enjoying a relatively easy time in their quest for work after the recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic got underway. However, large changes are always in progress in the U.S. economy, which inevitably affects the job market. An important factor recently is interest rates. The Federal Reserve had been enabling interest rates to stay at exceptionally low levels for many years. This factor encouraged businesses to invest and expand, while encouraging borrowing of all types, from home mortgages and auto loans to loans for new factories.

The Federal Reserve began tightening monetary conditions in an effort to cool demand and bring down inflation. This effort included rapid rises in interest rates. (These higher interest rates have a quick and very significant effect on borrowers of all types—especially people seeking mortgages and automobile loans, as well as companies seeking loans for expansion.) Many major employers announced layoffs or hiring freezes, even within the booming ecommerce and online advertising sectors. However, as of early 2025, interest rates had gone down slightly, while the job market was also softening, and significant layoffs were occurring at some firms.

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