Employment news and trends

Fed Governor Says US Likely Lost Jobs in 2025
Economy // February 23, 2026

A leading Federal Reserve official says that employment in the U.S. likely declined last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Stable Jobless Rate Masks Rise in Side Gigs and Involuntary Part-Time Work
Economy // February 11, 2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January employment report, released Wednesday (Feb. 11), delivered the kind of headline that suggests calm. Payrolls rose by 130,000 and the unemployment rate held at 4.3%. On its face, that’s a labor market that’s still adding jobs, but no longer...

San Francisco Fed Chief Spots Risky Economic Disconnect
Economy // February 06, 2026

Businesses and workers have different views of the economy, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President and CEO Mary C. Daly said in a Friday (Feb. 6) post on LinkedIn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Private Sector Added 22K Jobs in January as Labor Slowdown Continues
Economy // February 04, 2026

January was a “lackluster month for hiring,” as the private sector added 22,000 jobs, ADP said in a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release announcing its January ADP National Employment Report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Hidden Driver of Consumer Spending Isn’t Income. It’s Mobility

February 24, 2026
Job security has long been treated as the cornerstone of financial stability, yet new data suggest that security without mobility can narrow economic choices rather than expand them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Stable Jobless Rate Masks Rise in Side Gigs and Involuntary Part-Time Work

February 11, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January employment report, released Wednesday (Feb. 11), delivered the kind of headline that suggests calm. Payrolls rose by 130,000 and the unemployment rate held at...

Fed Beige Book Shows Consumers Resilient Despite Uncertainty

January 15, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book strikes a cautiously upbeat tone, pointing to modest economic gains across much of the country even as businesses and consumers navigate higher costs, tighter...

Gen Z Turns Side Gigs Into 57% of Total Income

October 16, 2025
What was once a stopgap for hard times is fast becoming a fixture of American financial planning. According to a new PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Do the (Side) Hustle: Four in 10...

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Fed Governor Says US Likely Lost Jobs in 2025

February 23, 2026
A leading Federal Reserve official says that employment in the U.S. likely declined last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

San Francisco Fed Chief Spots Risky Economic Disconnect

February 06, 2026
Businesses and workers have different views of the economy, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President and CEO Mary C. Daly said in a Friday (Feb. 6) post on LinkedIn....

Private Sector Added 22K Jobs in January as Labor Slowdown Continues

February 04, 2026
January was a “lackluster month for hiring,” as the private sector added 22,000 jobs, ADP said in a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release announcing its January ADP National Employment Report....

BLS to Include October PPI Data in November PPI Release

December 08, 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not produce an October 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) news release, according to a revised news release dates page on its website. Get...