Labor Market Weaker Than It Looks? This Broader Gauge Tells a Very Different Story About Jobs
US unemployment falls to 4.1%, but functional unemployment rises to 24.9% as labor force participation weakens.
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Why It Matters
Even though the official jobless number looks good at 4.1%, a bigger measurement shows more people are actually struggling to find or keep work. When you hear about jobs, look at the whole picture—not just one number—to understand if the job market is really healthy.
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