Possible Rise in Unemployment and Fed Response?

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#1Jul 12, 2023, 12:50 PM
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#2Jul 12, 2023, 06:34 PM
If unemployment spikes, I bet the Fed goes straight for full Q.E. It’s all about avoiding a recession or worse, right? Heard the "mega layoffs" might kick in like 18 months from now.
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laseryesSenior Member
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#3Jul 12, 2023, 07:05 PM
Excluding events like Covid and the Ukraine war, we haven’t had a proper recession in ages. Super weird, honestly. Stock markets keep hitting highs despite all the chaos. But hey, signs are popping up: fewer jobs, more unemployment claims... something’s brewing.
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atlas07Member
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#4Jul 12, 2023, 10:45 PM
Let’s just fast forward to a future where machines do all the woodworking. WindFury’s skills gonna be useless. What’s he gonna do then? Answer: anything else.
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#5Jul 13, 2023, 01:14 AM
Recession could hit us sooner than we think. We should all be ready, learn about safe investments, and have some backup skills. Life is unpredictable, better safe than sorry.
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5igm4777Member
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#6Jul 13, 2023, 04:54 AM
Stocks are flying high again. Powell isn’t lowering rates anytime soon. Unemployment? Who cares? The stock market is all that matters now. If it crashes, then they’ll try to help.
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yield_2013Senior Member
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#7Jul 13, 2023, 06:53 AM
Start picking up skills, folks. Those who doubt this are in for a surprise. A friend of mine does web dev and can’t find work because of AI stepping in.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#8Jul 13, 2023, 08:11 AM
AI is taking jobs, but it’s also creating some too. Still, many skilled folks might get replaced. The future's gonna be fierce, so better brush up your skills.
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chris.sigmaFull Member
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#9Jul 13, 2023, 10:19 AM
Unemployment? Not my concern, right? Trump’s probably thinking the same. But seriously, anyone in tech better have skills that can outdo AI, or they’re in trouble.
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#10Jul 13, 2023, 03:37 PM
AI’s already shaking things up. We gotta adapt and learn skills that can’t be taken over easily. If unemployment rises and they print more money, that’s when it’ll really hit.
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#11Jul 13, 2023, 08:56 PM
With my tweet, I’m hinting at how teams are strategizing to handle threats like recession and geopolitical issues. Inflation's real, and prices are up. Who knows, maybe they’re planning a rescue in the next 18 months?
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0xHashMember
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#12Jul 14, 2023, 02:04 AM
Printing money? Nah, I doubt they’ll go there. They’ll cut rates first, support businesses, buy assets. It’s too soon to predict, though. Hope Trump sees the bigger picture.
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greg2015Legendary
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#13Jul 14, 2023, 07:06 AM
Should we still be worried? Unemployment’s been climbing for ages, so an uptick isn’t shocking. We should focus on being self-reliant and picking up employable skills.
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planktonHero Member
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#14Jul 16, 2023, 06:31 AM
Saw how the pandemic played out. Money printers going brrrrr pushed cash into Bitcoin. Inflation’s coming, and top companies are already laying off.
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cyberbitMember
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#15Jul 16, 2023, 11:40 AM
If the government thinks Q.E. will help, they’ll do it. That’s their job. The issue? Inflation will spike. Their track record shows they know how to manage it, though.
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#16Jul 18, 2023, 04:43 PM
This news should hit home for both workers and employers. If layoff rumors swirl, it’s time to upskill or start a side hustle. Gotta be ready for anything.
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#17Jul 19, 2023, 12:19 PM
But if layoffs happen, how quickly can people reskill? Time’s ticking, and will it be fast enough to matter? That’s the real question.
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#18Jul 19, 2023, 04:53 PM
Unemployment in IT is gonna rise. A lot of people think finishing a BootCamp is enough, but they forget you need a solid portfolio now. AI tools are taking over design work.
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tony2021Full Member
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#19Jul 19, 2023, 09:56 PM
Is it realistic to think those "mega layoffs" are likely in 18 months? If so, Bitcoin investors better be ready to buy low after a dip.
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4pe_tokenMember
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#20Jul 20, 2023, 04:13 AM
Recession in 2026? Powell will wait until things break down before acting. Cutting rates now could help, but he’ll probably just sit back.
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