The U.S. labor market is not weakening — rather, it is adjusting to new demographic and economic realities. Lower job growth ...

The US labor market closed 2025 with a steady yet slower pace, adding 50,000 jobs in December. Despite economic adjustments, ...

The JOLTS data are typically a bit stale, but still serve as a good approximation of demand and slack within the labor market ...

Labor market conditions are similar in regions that are near each other. This is called positive spatial correlation. Analyzing county-level data from 1990 to 2024 shows that commuting flows may ...

The mainstream media was predictably quick to denounce the labor market as weak according to November’s jobs report, but the talking heads are simply wrong. That alleged weakness is almost entirely ...

An unsettled labor market is usually an indication of a troubled economy. In fact, a rapidly increasing unemployment rate characterizes the start of recessions. Therefore, a timely and accurate ...

Labor market data shows a continued cooling trend, with job openings and hiring both edging lower, signaling stagnation rather than sharp contraction. Firms are cautious, slowing expansion without ...