$XPT 🤖 The AI Job Squeeze: Is "Productivity" Killing the Workforce?

Beneath the surface of strong GDP figures, the labor market is quietly contracting. A key driver is the rise of AI automation, with new tools capable of replacing complex clerical and entry-level roles, leading to a sell-off in related sectors. Simultaneously, strategic efforts to boost manufacturing and tourism via a weaker dollar are failing, resulting in job losses and declining spending. Data reveals a significant rise in layoffs and a plunge in hiring intentions. This creates a dangerous illusion: while capital flows suggest stability, the foundational job market is eroding, rendering popular political promises ineffective and signaling a deeper economic shift. $ZIL