BUSINESSJun 18 · 22:05 UTCTHE ATLANTICWill Gottsegen

The Job Market Is Thawing

The U.S. job market is showing signs of improvement with an average of 114,000 jobs added monthly in 2024, a notable increase compared to 10,000 jobs monthly in 2025. The previous hiring slowdown was linked to immigration enforcement under President Trump and fluctuating tariff policies, but recent job gains span sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and construction.

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