labor market

Stable Jobless Rate Masks Rise in Side Gigs and Involuntary Part-Time Work
Stable Jobless Rate Masks Rise in Side Gigs and Involuntary Part-Time Work
February 11, 2026  |  Economy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January employment report, released Wednesday (Feb. 11), delivered the kind of headline that suggests calm. Payrolls rose by 130,000 and...

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Tariffs and Labor Market Drive Down Consumer Confidence, Conference Board Says
Tariffs and Labor Market Drive Down Consumer Confidence, Conference Board Says
January 27, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point since 2014 in January, with survey respondents expressing concerns about a range of factors that affect the economy,...

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One in Five Student Loan Borrowers Have Missed a Payment in 2025
One in Five Student Loan Borrowers Have Missed a Payment in 2025
December 14, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

More than 9 million student loan borrowers have missed at least one payment this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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NY Fed Prez Warns Affordability Pressures Threaten Economy
NY Fed Prez Warns Affordability Pressures Threaten Economy
November 09, 2025  |  Economy

A leading Federal Reserve official warns that problems of poorer Americans could threaten economic growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Haver Analytics Says Unemployment Claims Rose ‘Marginally’ at End of September
Haver Analytics Says Unemployment Claims Rose ‘Marginally’ at End of September
October 06, 2025  |  Market Conditions

Haver Analytics reported calculated that unemployment claims in the United States rose marginally during the last week of September. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Small Business Optimism Ticks Up as Labor Issues Persist
Small Business Optimism Ticks Up as Labor Issues Persist
September 09, 2025  |  Economy

Small businesses sentiment rose last month despite ongoing worries about labor shortages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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US Hispanic Consumers Slow Spending Amid Cost-of-Living Headwinds
US Hispanic Consumers Slow Spending Amid Cost-of-Living Headwinds
September 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Spending by America’s Hispanic consumers is reportedly slowing amid tariff and immigration-related concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Uneasy Labor Market Could Pose Broader Threat to US Economy
Uneasy Labor Market Could Pose Broader Threat to US Economy
August 24, 2025  |  Economy

There’s good news and bad news these days when it comes to the American labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
August 21, 2025  |  Economy

A growing number of American companies plan to slow hiring in the latter half of this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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