Hiring by staffing agencies has ground to a halt so far in 2016, a worrisome sign because the category fell off before a broader job-market slowdown ahead of the past two recessions. Many economists look at the sector as a leading indicator because cautious firms tend to first hire temps when an expansion begins and dismiss those nonpermanent workers when they... One of the labor market’s early-warning signs may be flashing trouble.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 22, 2016 12:52 UTC