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The Citrini team also takes aim at the labor market, which, despite strong payrolls data, is not overheating, in their view.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Nonfarm payrolls surged by 172,000, smashing expectations of just 88,000, while the U-3 unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Adding fuel to the fire was a blockbuster payrolls number for May.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

U.S. stock futures remained lower after U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Young man," said Welton, "are you on the payrolls of this company?"

From The Rules of the Game by White, Stewart Edward