US job growth remained modest in December, but does this really matter?

The labor market is far worse than the headlines are going to show

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January 06, 2026

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DURING THE MARCH-APRIL 2025 MARKET TURMOIL, MAJOR US INDEXES FELL NEARLY 20%, WHILE THE GMI PORTFOLIO GAINED OVER 5%, FIND OUT HOW BELOW:

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The US job market data is expected to show a modest improvement.

⚠️The US job market is in decline

When accounting for future revisions, the labor market is falling at a recessionary pace.

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