Fed, labor market

US labor market stable, disruptions feared from federal government layoffs
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting that the labor market remained on solid ground in February. There were no signs yet
There are growing signs that the labor market is slowing, Fed’s Bostic says
There are growing indications of weakness in the job market, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said Thursday. “I view the employment outlook as stable, but signs of slowing are accumulating,” Bostic said, in an essay published on his regional Fed bank’s website.
Jefferson Says Fed Can Take Its Time With Labor Market Solid
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said a strong economy allows policymakers to take their time before considering any additional cuts to interest rates.
U.S. Hiring Slowed In January, But The Labor Market Trend May Be Strengthening
US non-farm payrolls in January posted softer-than-expected growth, but the broader profile of the labor market suggests a stronger profile. Read more here.
Fed's Bostic is worried about strength of U.S. labor market
At his press conference last month, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said repeatedly that he thought the labor market was solid. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic isn't so sure. [In an essay published Thursday,
US labor market stable; hit from federal government belt tightening awaited
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting that the labor market remained on solid ground in February.
AI Transforms the Labor Market, but Not Just by Replacing Jobs
Harvard economists dug into the way technology affects workplaces and hiring over several decades, and found that AI's ...
UK job postings rise, easing some labour market gloom
The number of job postings in the United Kingdom rose for the first time in seven months in January, a survey showed on ...
Trump's Impact On The Labor Market
The Trump administration’s bold policy initiatives to increase government efficiency and tighten immigration will likely have ...
Three States Are Transforming Their Labor Markets With English Language Learning
In a tight labor market where businesses struggle to find qualified workers, three states are investing in English language learning to build a more resilient workforce.
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Research: To Retain Employees, Promote Them Before the Job Market Heats Up
Labor markets regularly swing from firm-friendly to job seeker–friendly, causing organizations to fluctuate greatly in terms ...
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Germany’s labor market — long the envy of Europe — is losing its shine
For the first time in a decade, the number of unemployed is closing in on 3 million — and there’s more to come.
Oregon job vacancies fall to four-year low as labor market cools off
Oregon’s labor market is showing more signs of softening. The state had just under 50,000 job vacancies last fall, according ...