'Low-hire, low-fire': The U.S. job market is stagnant right now, economists say By: CNBC.com News December 09, 2024 at 14:31 PM EST The labor market is not nearly as dynamic as it was in 2021 and 2022. That provides both good and bad news for workers. Read More >> Related Stocks: 51job, Inc. - American Depositary Shares, each representing two common shares