Temporary worker drop may be signaling slowing economy - MSN

A two-year pullback in temp jobs has shown employers prefer permanent workers during labor shortages. Now it may also be signaling employer caution. Read More

US Layoffs Are Slowing, But Companies Are Staying 'Cautious' on Hiring

Planned layoffs fell 49 percent in June, according to report released Wednesday by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Read More

US Economic Outlook Remains Dark as Major Forecast Sees Sixth Straight Drop

The Conference Board's "Leading Economic Index" fell in May, as the economy continues to slide toward a potential recession. Read More

4 signs the economy is in worse shape than we thought

Labor market, consumer spending, and revised GDP data show the economy is facing serious headwinds. Read More

In a rocky economy, one word stands out: Temporary

As the federal government shrinks and businesses around the Washington area try to plan, temporary workers offer a brief solution. Read More

US migrant halt may wipe potential job growth

If you're wondering why so many U.S. Federal Reserve officials are remaining hawkish despite slowing growth, consider how the dramatic drop in immigration and the graying of America are impacting the ... Read More

Jobs report Friday to provide important clues on where the economy is ...

Clues on whether the U.S. economy is merely in a temporary tariff-induced funk or a more damaging longer-turn downtrend should come Friday when the Labor Department releases the April jobs report. Read More

The Economy Is Slowing — Will The Fed Act In Time? - Forbes

Markets had a positive week, with the major indexes advancing in the +3% range despite a slowing economy and less than stellar corporate reports. Read More

New report says Mass. economy is slowing down in areas where it used to ...

A new report shows that since 2020, the Massachusetts economy has been slowing down in key areas where it used to lead. The Pioneer Institute released a report Thursday titled “Massachusetts at ... Read More

The US economy added 139,000 jobs in May, slightly more than expected

The long-resilient labor market slowed down a little in May, adding 139,000 jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday. Read More