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Labor market strength overstated as job growth faces major cut

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Reuters

The strength of the U.S. Labor market may be overstated, with upcoming benchmark revisions expected to show that job growth through March was considerably weaker than initially reported.

According to preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the annual update to payroll data is likely to reduce previously reported employment gains by a significant margin. Economists note that such revisions, based on more complete unemployment insurance records, often provide a clearer picture of underlying labor trends.

“The revisions could reveal that hiring momentum was not as robust as the headline figures suggested,” said one analyst. “That would be consistent with other indicators showing a cooling job market in the first quarter of the year.”

While monthly payroll reports painted a picture of steady growth, a downward adjustment would reinforce signs that the economy is gradually slowing under the weight of high interest rates. The Federal Reserve has been closely monitoring labor market conditions as it calibrates the timing of potential rate cuts.

A weaker revision could also influence market sentiment, potentially strengthening the case for earlier policy easing if inflation continues to moderate. Investors will be watching closely for the final BLS release, scheduled later this month, to gauge how the new data may alter the broader economic narrative.

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