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Where are all the new jobs? Hiring slows again — and it probably won’t speed up soon.

Source: MarketWatch Top Stories - Published: 29 Aug 2026 15:00

The U.S. labor market seemed to be on upswing after a surge in new employment early this year — but a summer slowdown in hiring and fewer help-wanted ads suggest it won’t get any easier to find a job.