**Jobs Divide: Institutions Thrive, Households Struggle**

**Job Market Trends: A Shift in Employment Numbers**

A recent analysis of the Household Survey’s employment situation reveals a notable decline in job numbers. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the employment level dropped by 66,000 jobs, as indicated by the blue line in Figure 1. In contrast, Nonfarm Payrolls presented a differing picture.

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