Firms Turn To Spend On Payrolls A Hint Of AI's Impact In The Data

Corporate hiring is rebounding following improved profit margins, though the impact of AI remains an evolving variable in professional services employment. Inflationary pressures persist, suggesting a hawkish outlook for monetary policy.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Corporate hiring is accelerating as profit growth resumes, suggesting further upside for payroll expansion.
• 2.Early data suggests a divergence in hiring trends where AI is impacting specific industries, notably professional services.
• 3.Inflation remains persistent, driven by high federal spending and accelerating bank loans, which may lead to a more hawkish FOMC stance.

Table of Contents

• Firms Turn To Spend On Payrolls, A Hint Of AI's Impact In The Data
• Chart 1. Railcar loadings of cyclical goods running ahead, still lags 2018
• Chart 2 Profits lead hiring
• Chart 3 Is AI hurting professional & financial services?

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