Job Market Uncertainty Drives Commercial Staffing Stocks Up 80%+ in 2026
NewsData.io · United States · Aug 28, 2026
Employer uncertainty around AI and a softening job market is accelerating the shift toward temporary hiring, fueling a major rally in staffing sector stocks. Kelly Services, TrueBlue, AMN Healthcare Services, and ManpowerGroup have each surged more than 100% in 2026. The trend signals growing client demand for flexible workforce solutions as companies defer permanent headcount decisions.
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