Wage growth can’t compete with inflation right now
The August jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday morning had some bright spots, but wages…
Can zero job growth really be a sign of a healthy labor market?
The August jobs report is highly anticipated as the Federal Reserve contemplates raising interest rates to try to…
ADP data shows employers added 41,000 jobs in December as US labor market shows signs of stabilizing
US private employers brought on 41,000 new positions in December, according to data from the private payroll processor…
Unemployment Jumped In September—But Employers Added 119,000 Jobs
Topline The unemployment rate increased in September despite a surge in added jobs, according to delayed Bureau of…
Is the ‘no-hire, no-fire’ labor market narrative breaking as job cuts mount?
The job market in 2025 has been considered static. That’s both good: Layoffs have been steady, and the…
More Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Month Than Expected
Topline The number of Americans who filed for unemployment rose more than expected from mid-September to mid-October, according…
The federal shutdown affects October BLS data collection
First, the government shutdown meant no September jobs report. Now, on day 13, the shutdown will affect the…
American Confidence In U.S. Economy Falls To Five-Month Low
Topline Pessimism about the U.S. economy spread among more Americans in September than expected, according to survey results…
The New Job Hunt Reality: More Seekers, Longer Timelines, Greater Required Flexibility
The labor market is sending mixed signals, and America’s job seekers are taking notice. While employers may feel…
Labor Force Declines Signal ‘Weakening’ Job Market » CBIA
August brought a third straight month of job growth to Connecticut, with employers adding 900 positions amid signs…
Is the job market as balanced as it seems?
231,000 people nationwide filed first-time claims for unemployment last week. That’s about average these days. According to the most…
Mortgage rates plunge to 11-month low on Fed rate cut hopes, and many lenders may quote in the high 5% range
Bond yields tumbled as the weaker-than-expected jobs report raised expectations for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. That…