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Sydney Ember
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They Graduated Into the ‘Bleakest Job Market.’ Now It’s Their Children’s Turn.
The New York Times profiled young job seekers in 1991. Today, their own children are entering a work force in flux.
Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices
Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.
What to know about the report.
Employers added 115,000 jobs and the unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent despite higher energy prices and instability spurred by the war with Iran.
Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs
Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.
The Oil Price Shock Could Make Italian Ice More Expensive
Higher energy prices caused by the war with Iran could affect more than just prices at the pump for American consumers.
College Graduates Are Facing the Grimmest Job Market in Years
Artificial intelligence could reshape work, but for now a low-hire, low-fire labor market is the main impediment for young people seeking employment.
Businesses Celebrate Tariff Relief, And Brace for New Uncertainty
The Supreme Court’s ruling against many of President Trump’s tariffs cheered executives who set to work seeking refunds on their duties.
Flexibility and Rising Costs Are Keeping Mothers at Work
Labor force participation for women with small children continues to float above prepandemic levels, thanks to flexible work setups — and rising costs.