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Sahm Rule Creator Warns of Structural Labor Market Risks Beyond Recession Indicators
New York, Saturday, 31 January 2026.
Economist Claudia Sahm warns that a deceptive “low-hire” dynamic is masking structural labor vulnerabilities. She argues that relying on standard recession metrics misses these slow-moving shifts, a danger heightened by impending Federal Reserve leadership changes.
Major Corporate Job Cuts Test Resilience of United States Labor Market
Washington, Friday, 30 January 2026.
Despite Amazon and UPS announcing nearly 50,000 combined job cuts this January, initial jobless claims unexpectedly dropped to 209,000, highlighting a complex disconnect in the early 2026 labor market.
Texas Suspends New H-1B Hiring at State Universities Until 2027
Austin, Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Citing workforce prioritization, Texas halts new H-1B filings for state institutions until May 2027, disrupting recruitment for hundreds of specialized roles at major research universities like Texas A&M.