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[Unusual Divergence in U.S. Economic Data, Federal Reserve Faces Policy Dilemma] On November 24, an unusual phenomenon emerged in the U.S. economy. Data from the Department of Labor showed a reduction in job positions in June and August, with an average of approximately 62,000 new jobs added per month over the three months ending in September. Despite the weakness in the labor market, worker productivity and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have remained at high levels. Economists believe it is still uncertain whether interest rate cuts can offset the impact of policy changes on hiring. Ryan Sweet, Chief U.S. Economist at Oxford Economics, stated that a lack of job growth could potentially lead to an economic recession, but robust productivity growth could support economic expansion even in a low-employment environment.