US Federal employment has been cut to the lowest level since 1966. 👇
FEDERAL WORKFORCE JUST HIT A 60-YEAR LOW
U.S. federal civilian employment fell to 2.6 million in January 2026 — the lowest level since 1966, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Put that in perspective: The count was 3.1 million in 2021 — a 16% reduction. Today, federal workers make up just 0.8% of a 330 million population.
Why this matters: A shrinking public workforce signals fiscal tightening. That can reduce government-driven demand and complicate growth — reinforcing arguments for a “no rate cuts” stance in markets.
The takeaway: Less government payroll. More pressure on private momentum.
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US Federal employment has been cut to the lowest level since 1966. 👇
FEDERAL WORKFORCE JUST HIT A 60-YEAR LOW
U.S. federal civilian employment fell to 2.6 million in January 2026 — the lowest level since 1966, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Put that in perspective: The count was 3.1 million in 2021 — a 16% reduction. Today, federal workers make up just 0.8% of a 330 million population.
Why this matters: A shrinking public workforce signals fiscal tightening. That can reduce government-driven demand and complicate growth — reinforcing arguments for a “no rate cuts” stance in markets.
The takeaway: Less government payroll. More pressure on private momentum.
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