Economy November 2, 2026
More Than 1 in 4 Unemployed Americans Are Now Long-Term Unemployed
25.9% of unemployed Americans had been out of work for at least 27 weeks during the first seven months of 2026.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Payrolls at U.S. Companies Fall by Most Since 2023, ADP Says
Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000, according to ADP Research data released on Dec. 3, and have now fallen four times in the last six months.
Small Business December 1, 2025
Black Friday Sales Increased 4.1% This Year, Says Report
Sales on Black Friday rose from a year earlier, according to a key data provider — a sign that U.S. consumers are continuing to spend despite persistent economic concerns.
Payroll November 26, 2025
U.S. Consumers Dial Back in Sign of Anxiety Heading Into Holidays
U.S. consumers showed signs of fatigue leading up to the longest government shutdown, and their outlook has worsened ever since, sending a note of caution heading into the holiday-shopping season.
Payroll November 20, 2025
Here’s Why the Cost of Airport Food is Sky-High
It’s tempting to sit down at an airport restaurant or bar to have an adult beverage while waiting for your flight, but those drinks will be expensive.
Technology November 19, 2025
Companies Are Warming Up to Saying AI is the Reason for Job Cuts
In recent months, large firms across industries and geographic regions have become more vocal with claims that AI is allowing them to eliminate staff and reduce hiring.
Artificial Intelligence November 18, 2025
AI Risks Leaving 25% of New College Grads Jobless, Senator Says
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) predicted rapidly advancing AI threatens to drive up the unemployment rate of recent college graduates to as much as 25% within the next two to three years.
Economy November 7, 2025
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record
The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.
Economy November 5, 2025
Longest Shutdown in History Costs U.S. Economy About $15 Billion Each Week
The government shutdown has become the longest in history, and every week that passes costs the economy anywhere from $10 billion to $30 billion, based on analysts’ estimates, with several landing in the $15 billion range.
Payroll October 29, 2025
Survey: The Most Workers in Four Years Say Their Pay Isn’t Keeping Up with Inflation
Nearly two in three employed Americans (or 62%) said their income has not kept pace with increases in their household expenses due to inflation, up from 59% in 2024, 60% in 2023, and 55% in 2022, according to Bankrate.
Small Business October 28, 2025
Americans Expected to Spend $860 Million on Halloween
Consumer spending for this Halloween is expected to be in the billions in various categories, but one category in particular is coming up just shy of that billion-dollar mark.
Payroll October 27, 2025
Economists Are Realizing the Job Market is Cooling, But Workers Have Known This for Months
For much of the past few years, Americans have been told the job market was strong. But for many, that story has never quite matched what was happening at their kitchen tables.
Economy October 16, 2025
Holiday Spending Predicted at $890 Per Person for 2025 Season
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey.