Despite tepid growth, and even declines, in sectors such as retail, hiring in healthcare, leisure and hospitality, government, and manufacturing drove a gain in payrolls last month.

If they are right, the ECB will be the first among major central banks to cut rates next year and will deliver the most aggressive easing cycle.

The executive order identifies areas of concern with the use of AI, including cybersecurity, competition, labor, health, privacy, and education.