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The job market wrapped up 2023 with a surprisingly hot December
The unemployment rate didn't change in December. Job growth came in way stronger than forecasted.
Madison Hoff
There haven't been this few job openings in 2 years. It's exactly what the Fed's been hoping for.
The labor market appear to be cooling off, and central bank policymakers are likely cheering the de…
Phil Rosen
The job market was hotter than expected in November
The unemployment rate fell from 3.9% to 3.7% in November. November's job growth was greater than Oc…
Madison Hoff
Why Americans' confidence in finding a new job is tanking even as the labor market is humming along
Americans are the most pessimistic they've been in years about their chances of finding a new job i…
Jacob Zinkula,Madison Hoff
It's not just you. It's getting harder to switch jobs.
It can be tough finding a job right now, especially in corporate or for work that could be done rem…
Jacob Zinkula,Madison Hoff
Why Gen Z college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs in a strong labor market
Recent college graduates are struggling to find work. Some could come to question the value of thei…
Jacob Zinkula,Andy Kiersz
The Fed's last big decision of 2023 could set Americans up for some relief next year
The Federal Reserve is expected to continue its pause on interest rate hikes this week as Americans…
Ayelet Sheffey,Madison Hoff
Companies are shuffling people around more than they were a year ago. Here's how to know what your reassignment really means.
Companies are reassigning many roles within their organizations. Here's what that usually means for…
Madison Hoff,Lakshmi Varanasi
You're probably not getting a big raise this year. But don't worry, it's for the good of the economy.
As wage growth has slowed and inflation isn't as high as before, there might not be a need for more…
Madison Hoff
Inflation held steady in September as housing and gas prices keep going up
The Consumer Price Index increased 3.7% over the year in September, new data out Thursday showed, t…
Madison Hoff
The economy is roaring. So why do we keep hearing about layoffs?
Layoffs at big, prominent companies are in the news. However, the US layoffs and discharges rate ha…
Madison Hoff
Job growth surged past forecasts in January
January's unemployment rate was 3.7%. The US labor market added 353,000 jobs, starting the year wit…
Madison Hoff
The US jobs market stayed strong in August
The labor market was robust, adding 187,000 jobs in August. The job growth in August was greater th…
Madison Hoff
Job growth slowed in July after a red-hot labor market in the first half of the year
The US added 187,000 jobs over the month in July, lower than expected. The unemployment rate also c…
Madison Hoff
The AI boom is the newest threat to women's presence in the workforce
Women are taking over the US workforce, but studies show many of their jobs could be replaced by AI.
Jacob Zinkula
The job market slowed down a bit in June, with 209,000 jobs added
The US unemployment rate ticked down from 3.7% in May to 3.6% in June. The economy added 209,000 jo…
Madison Hoff
How a shockingly resilient jobs market saved the US from a recession
The strong jobs market creates a "virtuous cycle," one economist said. People have money to boost t…
Madison Hoff
The Fed's next interest rate decision is expected to be great news for Americans
The Fed will likely pause interest rate hikes this week, and with a recession no longer in the fore…
Ayelet Sheffey,Madison Hoff,N…
The economy is doing exactly what we need to avoid a recession and keep booming
The latest economic data shows the US is bringing inflation down while enjoying a strong labor mark…
Noah Sheidlower,Madison Hoff
US inflation saw another dramatic slowdown in June
Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, was up 3.0% in June from a year earlier. That's…