OECD lifts U.S., global growth forecasts as economies surprise to the upside
Container backlog occurs at Longtan Port Container Terminal in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on September 21, 2025. (Photo…
What is the ‘date them till you hate them’ trend that’s coming to a workplace near you
Watch out, employers: Rather than risking unemployment, workers are emotionally checking out to cope with sticking it out—and…
As U.S. jobs disappear, the Federal Reserve returns to rate cuts
It’s getting harder to find work in the United States. U.S. businesses added just 22,000 jobs from July…
Low-income workers experience the most earnings and work hours instability
To assess the compensation of workers, it matters not only how much money they earn, but also the…
Retirement will ‘take a miracle’ for 21%, Natixis survey finds
Helovi | E+ | Getty Images Americans are feeling more optimistic when it comes to retirement. Just 21%…
Democrats dig in on health care as threat of government shutdown looms
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters as Senate Democratic leaders hold a press conference…
As China exports drop, U.S. peak season freight trade slows to a crawl
A top loader moves a container at the Fenix Marine Services terminal at the Port of Los Angeles…
Treasury Secretary Brushes Off Warnings of U.S. Jobs Recession
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back Sunday against growing concerns that the U.S. economy is sliding toward a…
NIH funding and local employment
Funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come under scrutiny since President Trump took office…
The chart that shows how companies are trying to beat Trump’s China trade war
In an aerial view, a container ship arrives at the Port of Oakland on August 1, 2025 in…
Exploring portable benefits for gig workers
Gig-based work and self-employment have expanded significantly in recent years, increasing from 27% of respondents in 2016 to…
Recession specials could be the latest sign of deteriorating consumer sentiment
A sign outside Brooklyn coffee shop Clever Blend offers a $6 gelato and espresso “recession special.” Lisa Kailai…