Wall Street wants to know if DOGE-led job cuts will tip U.S. into recession

Government-related job cuts by the White House and its “Department of Government Efficiency” haven’t been big enough to show up in the data yet, but fears are growing that they could soon lead to a surge in jobless claims and undermine the strength of the labor market.

Feb 20, 2025 - 18:33
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Wall Street wants to know if DOGE-led job cuts will tip U.S. into recession
Government-related job cuts by the White House and its “Department of Government Efficiency” haven’t been big enough to show up in the data yet, but fears are growing that they could soon lead to a surge in jobless claims and undermine the strength of the labor market.