Chicago Federal Reserve District Hiring Expectations Hit Lowest Level Since 2020

Chicago Federal Reserve District Hiring Expectations Hit Lowest Level Since 2020

The 7th Federal Reserve District’s hiring index fell to -40 points in October, reflecting weak labor demand and echoing early-pandemic economic conditions.

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Terms & Concepts
  • 7th Federal Reserve District: A regional division of the U.S. central bank covering parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
  • Hiring expectations index: A measure reflecting employers’ planned changes in workforce size over a given period.