Labor Economy Workers Have Shifted Their Spending
A dollar can only stretch so far. For 60 million Labor Economy workers, each trip to the checkout…
Japan trims economic outlook as elevated oil prices weigh on growth
Japan has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, reflecting expectations that higher oil prices…
Working-class wage gains outpace Iran war inflation, new data show
WASHINGTON — Working-class Americans are faring well financially despite elevated inflation caused by the Iran war — with…
A Smaller Labor Force Means a Smaller Economy
In 2024, the U.S. fertility rate reached a new low of 1.6. Net immigration started declining rapidly that…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
Surging inflation making it harder for Marylanders to make ends meet
Inflation surged last month to the highest rate in more than three years, driving up the costs of…
AI job disruption may be compounded because nearly 75% don’t apply for unemployment benefits
It’s been a tough year for tech workers as the industry has been hit a record number of…
Blue-Collar Wages Rising in Japan Amid Labor Shortage
Labor shortages in some industries are leading to higher wages for blue-collar workers in Japan. Wages in Some…
Inflation beating pay rises in Europe: Where are workers losing the most?
Prices are rising again across Europe, but pay is not keeping up. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Inflation in the EU…
Average wages across Europe: Countries with the highest and lowest salaries
Average wages differ sharply across Europe in 2025. When purchasing power is taken into account, the gap narrows.…
‘Americans are literally getting squeezed’: A top economist on why your wages are disappearing
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has officially never been worse. The University of Michigan’s final April reading came…
Europe’s wage growth since 2020: Are Europeans better off?
Hourly gross wages and salaries rose from €21.5 in 2020 to €26.2 in 2025 in the EU, reflecting…