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.
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 28, 2025
U.S. Consumer Confidence Virtually Unchanged in October
Preliminary data suggest that consumers' holiday spending will be down this season compared to last year. Notably consumers expect to spend 3.9% less on gifts and 12% less on non-gifts.
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.
Small Business October 27, 2025
Trucking Industry Says Economy is Top Issue
While the economy retained its No. 1 spot, lawsuit abuse reform and insurance cost and availability each rose one spot, to be the No. 2 and No. 3 top concerns, respectively.
Small Business October 27, 2025
Hotel Industry Says Shutdown Costs Them $31 Million Per Day in Losses
More than 30 industry associations representing hotels across the country has sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate urging them to end the shutdown.
Payroll October 24, 2025
Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.8%
A study conducted by The Senior Citizens League estimates that the median senior survives on less than $2,000 a month. The study also found that 73% of seniors count on Social Security to provide more than half of their monthly income.