Bloomberg Surveillance Single Best Idea with Tom Keene: Neil Dutta & Claudia Sahm
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Jan 9, 2026 
Neil Dutta, Chief U.S. economist at Renaissance Macro, and Claudia Sahm, founder of New Century Advisors, dive deep into the state of the labor market. Dutta discusses the implications of the Beveridge curve, suggesting we're facing tougher job conditions. Sahm sheds light on the risks of AI potentially reducing the labor share, highlighting its historical lows. They both emphasize immigration's critical role and tackle broader structural concerns within the economy, making for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of work.
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Beveridge Curve Warns Of A Harder Jobs Market
- The Beveridge curve signals we may be moving toward a tougher jobs market as job openings fall faster than unemployment rises.
- Neil Dutta argues that once openings decline past a point, unemployment can rise disproportionately.
Immigration Changed The Labor Picture
- Tom Keene points to immigration as a structural change affecting U.S. labor supply and cautions against media certitude on labor readings.
- He frames immigration as a big, underappreciated factor shaping labor market signals.
Sahm's Credibility Frames AI Discussion
- Tom Keene praises Claudia Sahm's past calls, noting her 'Sahm rule' and accurate recession read last year.
- He uses her credibility to frame the discussion of AI and labor.