Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes how A.I.-related layoffs are testing the resilience of the government’s safety net programs.
Category: Unemployment
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A Year After U.S.A.I.D.’s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss
People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.
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Wall St. and Washington Brace for a Big Jobs Report
A hiring slowdown and fears about artificial intelligence have investors on edge, and some in the Trump administration on the defensive.
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What to know about the report.
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
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What to know about the report.
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
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What to Know About the Latest Jobs Report
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
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White House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment
The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength.
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Why a Data Deluge Is Unlikely to Settle the Rates Debate
A backlog of government economic data is set to ease, but disagreement on the country’s economic outlook could linger.
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Jobs Data Is Finally Back. But the Economic Picture Is Still Blurry.
November’s job report may be distorted as a result of the government shutdown, limiting how much it will influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision in January.
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How Unemployment Can Take a Toll on Our Mental Health
The emotional impact of unemployment can be profound, experts say — but speaking up about it and building a support system can help.
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Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.
Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a weakening labor market.
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The Long-Term Unemployed Today? College Grads.
For years, only a small portion of the people experiencing long spells of joblessness were college graduates. That’s starting to change.