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Data earlier this week from the Labor Department and human-resources firm ADP showed that the job market is firming up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

This is a good indication that the long term secular trend is firming.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

At the same time as he is firming up his lead, his opponents are also gathering their forces ready for a counter attack.

From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2015

Domestically, the economy remains stuck in neutral for most Americans, but gas prices are dropping, the labor market is firming, and the ground may be set for incomes begin to rise again.

From Time • Jan. 29, 2015

Meanwhile most Fed policymakers have been surprised by the sharp drop in unemployment and pleased by signs that inflation is firming.

From Reuters • Jul. 17, 2014