Top economist says latest jobs data shows a 'gut-wrenching’ labor market for the middle class
- Posted on January 7, 2026
- By Fortune
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Top economist says latest jobs data shows a 'gut-wrenching’ labor market for the middle class

“We’re growing, but we can’t generate jobs,” KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk told Fortune. “Never seen anything like it.”