What long-term unemployment looks like in a low-hire economy
When Will Thomas first got laid off last September, part of him felt relieved. He had been doing…
The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July
If there’s one thing an economy’s supposed to do, it’s add jobs. At least enough to absorb folks…
The labor market could become so backward that the economy will have to shed jobs to keep unemployment steady
President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and the surge in baby boomer retirements could soon redefine what it means…
Private sector wage gains lift US labor costs in Q2, underlying trend benign
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) – U.S. labor costs increased slightly more than expected in the…
The June jobs report laid an egg: The US only added roughly half of what economists had forecast — what it means for you
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Why the labor market is not actually like a game of musical chairs
Right now, a good chunk of Americans feel threatened by artificial intelligence. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that…
What fewer working teenagers could mean for the future workforce
This is a pretty tough summer for young job-seekers. Outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas predicts this will…
AI jitters meet a jobs report and falling oil prices: What to watch this week
After a roller-coaster week in the markets, thanks to flip-flopping sentiment about AI spending, investors will get plenty…
US weekly jobless claims stay elevated amid seasonal volatility, but labor market stable
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell…
Bad Economic News Is Piling Up. A Recession Is Looking Imminent
Quick Read The BLS reported 172,000 jobs added in May, but employment is a lagging indicator that often…
U.S. Indexes Are Dropping After a Strong Jobs Report. Is the Labor Market a Problem for the Stock Market?
Stocks tumbled on Friday after a strong jobs report appeared to put rate hikes on the table.Credit: Michael…
As loyal Boomers win and job-switching Gen Zers lose, the labor market of 2026 reveals a decade of bad career advice
The formula that defined a generation of career advice is breaking down. New data from the Bank of…