Modest jobs growth isn’t enough to change the economic narrative — but enough to cast doubt
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Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring
Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its…
What’s with all the layoffs?
In case you missed it, we’re in the midst of a low hiring, low firing job market. Meaning,…
The Dollar Is Declining So Fast That It Will Bring Even More Inflation, Says Market Analyst: ‘Position Yourself Accordingly’
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US layoffs fall in September but year-to-date planned hiring at lowest in 16 years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. employers announced fewer layoffs in September but hiring plans so far this year were the…
Top economists and Jerome Powell agree that Gen Z’s hiring nightmare is real—and it’s not about AI eating entry-level jobs
The dramatic rise in unemployment among Americans under 25—especially recent graduates—has become one of the most troubling economic…
3 Concerning Charts Showing the US Economy May Be on Cusp of Recession
Wall Street economists and investors seem mostly sanguine about the US economy’s chances of avoiding a recession in…
Accounting for City Size, Minimum Wages Reduce Jobs Almost Everywhere
In new research, Priyaranjan Jha, Jyotsana Kala, David Neumark, and Antonio Rodriguez-Lopez find that studies arguing higher minimum…
Global 36-Hour Interest-Rate Spree Heralds First US Cut of 2025
Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, from left, Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem,…
Investors seek Fed’s view of shaky labor market as rate cut looms
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) -Investors will look for the Federal Reserve to communicate how worried it…
Recession Outlook: Mark Zandi Says Weak Jobs Report Confirms Economy Fear
No matter how you slice it, the August jobs report showed a weakening labor market. Nonfarm payrolls came…
America is in a serious jobs slump
Employment gains were so weak in the July jobs report that President Donald Trump fired the head of…