Home Guides & Resources chevron_right Investing Chart of the Week: Are Jobs Back? Published December 20, 2021 Jeffrey DeMasoPortfolio Manager Table of Contents Another Way to Look at Inflation Infrastructure—What’s in it for Investors? Chart of the Week: 401(k) and Gifting Limits Raised for 2022 Ask Us a Question! Social Security’s Family Benefits Adviser Investments in the Media Looking Ahead On the surface, the jobs market appears healthy, as the unemployment rate fell from 6.7% to 4.2% in 2021. However, a deeper dive reveals that millions of people have yet to return to the workforce. The employment-to-population ratio (a broad measure of the state of the jobs market) is still well below where it was before the pandemic; it’s currently around the level seen following the depths of the Great Financial Crisis in 2009 and 2010. Note: Chart shows seasonally adjusted monthly employment-to-population ratio from Jan. 1990 through Nov. 2021. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This material is distributed for informational purposes only. The ideas and opinions contained herein should not be viewed as recommendations or personal investment advice. Data and statistics contained in this report are obtained from what we believe to be reliable sources; however, their accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Our statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. You may request a free copy of the firm’s Form ADV Part 2, which describes, among other items, risk factors, strategies, affiliations, services offered and fees charged. Past performance is not an indication of future returns. Tax, legal and insurance information contained herein is general in nature, is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal or tax advice, or as advice on whether to buy or surrender any insurance products. Personalized tax advice and tax return preparation is available through a separate, written engagement agreement with Adviser Investments Tax Solutions. We do not provide legal advice, nor sell insurance products. Always consult a licensed attorney, tax professional, or licensed insurance professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation, or insurance needs. For a summary of Adviser Investments’ advisory services and fiduciary responsibilities to our clients, please review our Form CRS here. © 2021 Adviser Investments, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Tags: Chart of the WeekJeff DeMasostocks