Employment news and trends

Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness
Economy // June 08, 2026

The labor market remains resilient, though there were signs in May that employment may decrease in the coming months, The Conference Board said in a Monday (June 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years
Economy // May 24, 2026

Teenage job-seekers could be facing a cruel summer thanks to inflation and rising fuel prices. 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,...

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

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....

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The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money

June 10, 2026
Stable employment has long been viewed as the primary pathway to financial security. The Wage to Wallet Index suggests that equation is beginning to break down for millions of Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

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...

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...

Quick Reads
Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness

June 08, 2026
The labor market remains resilient, though there were signs in May that employment may decrease in the coming months, The Conference Board said in a Monday (June 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years

May 24, 2026
Teenage job-seekers could be facing a cruel summer thanks to inflation and rising fuel prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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...

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....