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Layoffs at ‘extremely low levels’ despite Americans’ gloom about the economy

The data presents a disconnect with how many Americans are feeling about the economy less than a month from the midterms.

Sources (1)· Oct 8, 7:30 PM

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The Washington Post· Oct 8, 7:30 PMLayoffs at ‘extremely low levels’ despite Americans’ gloom about the economy

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