Job Market news and trends

Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
Economy // May 02, 2025

The latest jobs data indicate that employers added more positions in April than had been expected, and the news may, incrementally, make consumers feel a bit better about their employment prospects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

ADP: Wage Growth Hits Three-Year Low as Labor Market ‘Downshifts’
Economy // January 08, 2025

America’s employment picture ended the year on a down note, ADP’s latest findings show. 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...

Fed Beige Book: Slight Economic Growth, Rising Business Optimism
Economy // December 04, 2024

PYMNTS Intelligence, through the last several months, has taken stock of where consumers are spending, and how they contend with inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Beyond the Numbers: Decoding the JOLT Report’s Impact on Consumer Spending
Economy // December 03, 2024

Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence found that only a minority of workers surveyed — at 20% — said that it was “very or extremely” likely that they’d switch jobs in the next year. At the same time, we noted that 83% of consumers eyed 2024...

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Beyond the Numbers: Decoding the JOLT Report’s Impact on Consumer Spending

December 03, 2024
Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence found that only a minority of workers surveyed — at 20% — said that it was “very or extremely” likely that they’d switch jobs in the next year. At the same time, we noted that 83% of consumers eyed 2024 with concerns about the economy. Only 38% of consumers said […]

Nearly Half of Credit Users Expect Higher Interest Rates in 2024

February 03, 2024
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Consumer Credit: Privilege Or Entitlement?

August 25, 2017
There isn’t much that can be said about the “average” American credit user in 2017 because, as it turns out, there really isn’t one. According to market research provider Gallup’s...

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Uneasy Labor Market Could Pose Broader Threat to US Economy

August 24, 2025
There’s good news and bad news these days when it comes to the American labor market. 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 […]

ADP: Wage Growth Hits Three-Year Low as Labor Market ‘Downshifts’

January 08, 2025
America’s employment picture ended the year on a down note, ADP’s latest findings show. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

ADP: Private Sector Job Creation Slows for Fifth Consecutive Month

September 05, 2024
The labor market continued to cool in August, with job creation among private employers slowing for the fifth consecutive month and wage growth remaining flat. Get the Full Story Complete...

Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’

June 13, 2024
America’s job market is starting to resemble its pre-pandemic self, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...