10 Recession-Proof Jobs That Can Withstand a Downturn

When a recession happens, the labor market tends to contract. That means hiring freezes and layoffs. Recession-proof jobs are positions where you’re likely to see more job stability — even in light of ... Read More

3 big things you need to know about the economy following today's brutal jobs report

Friday's jobs report shows it's a brutal time to look for work, the US isn't in a recession, and there's a high chance the Fed cuts interest rates. Read More

What the latest jobs report means for you … buckle up

After years of plentiful employment opportunities, healthy pay bumps and pandemic savings-fueled spending sprees, American workers now face a sobering economic reality: It’s getting harder and harder ... Read More

The jobs report that enraged Trump was flashing a recession warning sign

The bad news in last Friday’s jobs report may have been overshadowed when President Donald Trump fired the commissioner in charge of producing it. But economists haven’t forgotten about America’s job ... Read More

August Job Report Triggers Recession Warning

The August jobs report confirms a significant labor market slowdown, with only 22,000 jobs created and unemployment rising. Read more on what the report means for markets. Read More

The Jobs Slump Is Here: What it Means for the Stock Market and the Fed

Job growth has been somewhat anemic for the past several months and worsened in August. Here's how it could affect markets. Read More

Americans haven’t been this pessimistic about finding a new job since a bleak stretch of the Great Recession

Pessimism is "most pronounced for those with at most a high school education," according to the New York Federal Reserve. Read More

Trump Was Right: August Jobs Show Powell Is 'Too Late'

U.S. job growth falls short as unemployment rises; concerns over delayed Fed rate cuts and recession risks resurface. See how recession concerns have resurrected. Read More