Why is the job market so tough right now? Slow hiring and fewer opportunities are leaving workers and job seekers feeling stuck.

Ellen Zentner, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s chief economic strategist and global head of thematic and macro investing, said the current labor market is highly unfavorable for employees and job ...

The job market is in a strange place. Every month when we think that the labor market is a-OK, another month comes along to upend that description. To wit, there seemed to be a summer slowdown in the ...

US consumer confidence fell in August amid a decline in the expectations index, with a "more pessimistic" outlook for business conditions and the labor market ahead, the Conference Board said Tuesday.

The July jobs report showed a 23,000 decline in non-farm payrolls, yet the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. Labor market activity remains subdued versus pre-pandemic levels, with job openings still ...

On its face, the January jobs report appeared strong, but the labor market is showing signs of concerning deterioration upon closer analysis. Low hiring intentions, the buildup of long-term ...

The labor market isn’t on the brink of collapse, but it’s not exactly flourishing with possibility either. Hiring has slowed throughout the market, but layoffs are still remaining low. We’re well past ...

Current debates about AI and the labor market overwhelmingly focus on job losses. If you’re a student of history, this might seem counterintuitive: You’ve likely heard the argument that new ...