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.
Auditing November 20, 2025
Audit Partners Show More Optimism About the Economy, CAQ Survey Finds
Audit partners have a better attitude about the economy after reporting concerns last spring, as pessimism fell from 44% to 22% and economic optimism and neutrality both grew by more than 10%, according to the Center for Audit Quality.
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.
Payroll November 17, 2025
Mortgage Rates See Slight Increase to 6.24%
Pending home sales fell 0.3% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending Nov. 9, the first drop in four months, according to a report from Redfin.
Payroll November 11, 2025
ADP Jobs Report Shows More Job Cuts
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists estimate U.S. payrolls declined by 50,000 in October, after including employees who participated in the government deferred resignation program.
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.
Payroll November 5, 2025
Fed Governor Miran Says ADP Jobs Data Slightly Better Than Expected
Stephen Miran on Wednesday described data that showed employment at U.S. firms increased in October as “a welcome surprise,” though he reiterated interest rates need to be lower.
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.