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According to recent reports, continued unemployment claims rose to 1.91 million as of mid-December. The Federal Reserve has downplayed concerns regarding the labor market, claiming it remains "solid." However, the reality depicted by the data suggests otherwise. The fundamental issue is that while initial claims recently decreased to 219,000, those already unemployed are finding it increasingly difficult to secure new job opportunities, an alarming signal that could foretell further economic downturns.