Shutdown means missed jobs report Friday. What it probably would have shown
Jobs Friday won’t be happening again this week as the record-long government shutdown has resulted in a lack…
Rich Drive Economy as More Americans Struggle: Evening Briefing
One of the major criticisms of Democrats before last year’s election was they kept talking about how low…
Geoffrey Hinton says tech giants can’t profit from AI investments unless human labor is replaced
Computer scientist and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton doubled down on his warnings about how artificial intelligence will affect the…
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says employers need to hire Gen Z even if ‘AI can do the interns’ work’—or one day, the bots will outnumber bosses
“[AI] can do a lot of lower-level, more entry-level position jobs. But if no young people can get…
Powell cuts rates in the dark in historic move, with no jobs data and Trump heckling from abroad
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, a…
Trump Tariffs Deliver Shock ‘Wake-Up Call’ to a World Denim Hub
One of the world’s poorest countries is reeling from the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime,…
IMF Warns Asia’s Growth Will Cool This Year, Next on Trade Risks
The Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing region in the world, though higher tariffs and rising protectionism are likely to…
COLUMN: Job growth slows, but Salem fares better than Portland, Eugene
The economy of the Salem area is a stand-out. Even though job growth has been slowing, the area’s…
DWP confirms measure to help older people find work ahead of State Pension age change
People will need to work longer as the State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between…
Toronto siblings turn dog poop into thriving business after failing to find jobs
With unemployment rates on the rise in Toronto and the job market tougher than ever to crack, many…
Two BOE Rate-Setters Say Slower Cuts Needed to Fight Inflation
Two Bank of England policymakers said the central bank should slow the pace of interest-rate cuts to prevent…
Meta is hiring entry-level roles that pay up to $290,000 a year and require little prior experience
New graduates are leaving college and heading into a tough labor market—entry-level roles are dwindling, managers are wary…