Jobs News Why Is The Economy Still Growing Because Most Workers Don’t Fear For Their Jobs

Jobs Update: The Gig Economy May Mask A Growing Unemployment Problem

The September jobs report showed stronger-than-expected growth with 119,000 jobs added, but unemployment ticked up to 4.4%. Goldman Sachs finds 20% of laid-off workers turn to gig work, earning only ... Read More

"No hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing as big companies announce mass layoffs

For most of 2025, the job market was described by economists as "no hire, no fire" — a stretch of time when job seekers faced slim prospects, but workers could count on job security. But that fragile ... Read More

The Jobs Report Is Canceled. Here’s What Private Data Shows.

The federal government shutdown canceled a second straight jobs report, but private data sources suggest the labor market has weakened modestly since summer. By Ben Casselman Job growth has remained ... Read More

Welcome to the 'Great Freeze': Why companies aren't firing, workers can't grow, and the unemployed can't get jobs

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Is AI coming for your job? Maybe. See which industries are most, least at risk

As the job market cools and companies announce layoffs or drops in hiring tied to artificial intelligence, Americans are asking a familiar but urgent question: Is automation coming for their jobs? Read More

Why millennials feel hopeless about the economy

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