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Holiday Hiring Drop Signals Economic Uncertainty

Holiday Hiring Drop Signals Economic Uncertainty

Update: 2025-12-02
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This holiday season, retailers are hiring significantly fewer temporary workers, a potential economic concern. Despite strong early sales figures, the increase is largely due to higher prices, not more items bought. This cautious hiring approach comes as consumer confidence is low and unemployment is rising, potentially signaling more economic uncertainty in the new year.

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Holiday Hiring Drop Signals Economic Uncertainty

Holiday Hiring Drop Signals Economic Uncertainty