2025.12.1915:00:00UTC+00U.S. Employment Trends Index Sees Slight Decline in November

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI), a revered barometer for tracking employment growth in the United States, has exhibited a slight downturn for the month of November 2025. Updated data, which became available on December 19, 2025, shows that the ETI has fallen to 105.80, a modest decline from October's reading of 106.24.

This dip in the Employment Trends Index signals caution and raises questions regarding potential shifts in the labor market dynamics as the year draws to a close. The ETI, which aggregates a range of labor market indicators, is closely watched by economists and policymakers, as it is a leading indicator of employment growth.

As the economy navigates through various challenges, stakeholders will continue to scrutinize subsequent monthly data closely. The underlying causes of this recent shift, whether temporary fluctuations or the beginnings of a larger trend, will be of keen interest moving into the new year as strategies are crafted to balance workforce development and economic resilience.