AI-Driven Productivity Surge Sparks Job Slowdown as Fed Prepares Rate Cuts in 2026
TL;DR
* U.S. labor productivity surges 4.9% annually in Q3 2025 as output rises 5.4% with minimal hours growth, driving record efficiency amid wage inflation slowdown
* Colorado adds 2,700 nonfarm jobs in Oct–Nov 2025 as professional services sector loses 1,500 roles, signaling mixed labor