US Jobs Update
• The US job market is shifting, and each industry is moving in its own direction.
• Fewer people are staying on unemployment benefits. This is the biggest drop in four years, but not all sectors are improving.
• Construction and engineering companies are holding on to workers.
• Car manufacturers are laying off staff and facing supply chain problems.
• Federal Reserve rate cuts have made borrowing cheaper, helping construction activity.
• The auto industry is under pressure from tariffs on imported cars and parts, plus immigration limits that reduce available workers.
• The next US jobs report will be released on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Some industries are getting stronger, while others are still facing challenges.