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The latest US civilian labor force data shows that the total number reached 170.08 million in Q2 2026 (latest observation), a slight increase of 83,000 from the previous 169.99 million. Although the total labor force stopped falling and rebounded slightly, the overall labor force participation rate expected by the market dropped to 61.8%, reflecting that population aging and restricted immigrant supply are quietly weakening labor potential. It is expected that future employment growth will be highly concentrated in specific industries, and the Federal Reserve will face greater challenges in addressing wage inflation.

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