The truth behind the productivity surge: Economic growth ≠ increase in employment

RektRecovery · 2026-01-09T14:14:09+00:00

White House economic advisor Hassett pointed out that although productivity and economic growth are rising, they do not necessarily lead to job creation. This view suggests that investors focusing on macroeconomic trends should also pay attention to employment dynamics in order to better allocate assets and make investment decisions.

RektRecovery

2026-01-09 14:14:09

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【Blockchain Rhythm】Recently, a fascinating viewpoint has been trending. White House economic advisor Hassett admitted on January 9th that on the surface, productivity is soaring and economic growth appears strong, but this does not directly mean that jobs will significantly increase.

It sounds a bit sobering, but upon reflection, it makes sense. An increase in productivity usually means higher output with the same amount of labor, improving corporate efficiency, but it doesn’t necessarily mean more hiring. On the contrary, sometimes it means doing more with fewer people.

For traders focused on macroeconomics, this signal is worth paying attention to. Good economic data does not necessarily mean the labor market will also improve. This kind of expectation gap often influences market sentiment and can impact asset allocation strategies. When planning investment portfolios, one should not only look at GDP or industry indicators but also pay attention to the underlying employment dynamics, which determine consumer power and market resilience.

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GateUser-0717ab66

· 01-12 14:13

Hey, that's not right. The data looks good but employment is poor. I've seen this trick too many times. Doing more with fewer people? Basically, it's unemployment, just dressed up nicely. GDP rises but employment doesn't increase. Who will foot the bill? Consumer spending is dead, and the entire economy will be shattered.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 01-09 14:44

That's why even if GDP looks good, you still don't dare to go all in—unemployment rate is the real killer.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 01-09 14:43

Productivity soars but employment hasn't kept up; this routine has been played out long ago. The tactic of squeezing employees from companies never goes out of style. Doing more with fewer people? Basically, it's just layoffs, brother. A good-looking GDP is useless; people without money can't spend. The key still depends on unemployment data; don't be fooled by economic figures.

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ShadowStaker

· 01-09 14:41

nah this is the real tell isn't it... productivity up but headcount stays flat. classic decoupling that nobody wants to admit til it's already priced in wrongly. gdp theater meets employment dystopia, fun times.

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UnluckyLemur

· 01-09 14:38

Higher productivity doesn't necessarily mean you need to hire more people—that's the cunning of capital, haha.

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CommunityWorker

· 01-09 14:36

Even though productivity has increased, there’s still no movement in hiring. This is the harsh reality, another wave of expectations gap to cut leeks again.

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