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US: Job openings sink to a post-pandemic low. The economy is barely adding any new jobs
The number of job openings in December fell to the lowest level in eight years if the pandemic era is excluded, underscoring the fragility of the U.S. labor market as the new year got under way. U.S. job openings dropped by 386,000 in December to 6.5 million, the government said in a report delayed by federal shutdowns. That's the lowest total since 2017 if the pandemic year is omitted. New hires in December totaled 5.29 million, but they were offset by 5.25 million separations - layoffs, job quitters, retirements, deaths and so forth. The exceedingly small gap between hires and separations illustrates just how weak ... (full story)
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From @realDonaldTrump|Feb 5, 2026|34 comments
The Great Country of Japan is having a very important Legislative Election on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The results of this Election are very important to the future of Japan. The Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has already proven to be a strong, powerful, and wise Leader, and one that truly loves her Country. I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Takaichi to the White House on March 19th. In my visit to Japan I, and all of my Representatives, were extremely impressed with her. In addition to National Security, the United States and Japan have worked closely together on making a very substantial Trade Deal, one that strongly benefits both Countries. Prime Minister Takaichi is someone who deserves powerful recognition for the job she and her Coalition are doing and, therefore, as President of the United States of America, it is my Honor to give a Complete and Total Endorsement of her, and what her highly respected Coalition is representing. SHE WILL NOT LET THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN DOWN! Good luck on your very important Sunday Vote. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
From youtube.com/bankofcanadaofficial|Feb 5, 2026Macklem speaks before the Empire Club of Canada
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