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Labor market
Economists used the business cycle to predict what's next. It doesn't work so well anymore.
by
Justin Ho
Apr 23, 2024
Where's the recession? Changes like the pandemic crash and government funding programs have disrupted the expansion-contraction pattern.
Recent college grads see rise in unemployment
Apr 23, 2024
Unemployment jumped from 8.6% to 12.3% among 20-somethings with bachelor's degrees year over year, the BLS reported.
How immigrant entrepreneurs help create jobs and boost the economy
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 15, 2024
Immigrants are much more likely to create a new business, studies show, and the knock-on effect is job creation.
The consistent unemployment gap between Black and white workers
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Apr 12, 2024
Unpacking the persistent 2-to-1 unemployment gap between Black and white workers.
Black unemployment seems to be rising. But other indicators of Black employment are strong.
Apr 8, 2024
It's possible that higher unemployment means more Black workers are coming back into the labor market.
Forward-looking economic indicators turn positive
by
Justin Ho
Mar 22, 2024
The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index turned positive in February for the first time since February 2022. That's a sign that the economy will avoid a recession this year, even if it slows down.
Strong, stable labor market may signal new normal to Federal Reserve
Mar 21, 2024
Unemployment claims fell last week. Despite relatively high interest rates, they're below pre-pandemic levels and near historic lows.
For public good, not for profit.
Small businesses find some relief after struggling to hire
Mar 21, 2024
They’re less concerned about recruitment challenges, according to an NFIB survey and several indicators.
Recent immigrants have filled labor gaps, boosted job creation, experts say
Mar 15, 2024
There has been a wave of migration to the U.S. — legal and not — since 2022. Many who entered are finding and keeping jobs.
Signs point to a labor market that's cooling, but not cold
Mar 6, 2024
Private employers added 140,000 jobs in February and January’s job openings didn’t budge — though they were down from mid-2023.