AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLabor Market Shock: U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, with big downward revisions shaving 103,000 jobs from May and June; unemployment dipped to 4.1% mainly because more people left the job market. Fed & Hiring Outlook: The weaker payrolls are reshuffling expectations for rate moves, while economists warn the labor market may be losing momentum. Mortgage Pressure: The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.69%, adding strain for homebuyers just as job prospects cool. Tech Work Shift: AI-linked layoffs keep rising in tech, with Oracle’s cuts and broader industry layoff rates hitting levels not seen in years. Entry-Level Squeeze: Teen hiring is at its worst since the Great Recession, with applicants flooding summer roles and getting ghosted. Policy & Access: SNAP work requirements are leaving some recipients—especially single mothers and unhoused people—struggling to stay covered. Workforce Development: USDA’s 1890 National Scholar program is funding agriculture students with paid internships and mentoring.
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