Labor news and trends

Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
Economy // April 17, 2025

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. fell by 9,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 12), signaling a stable labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Shift to Gig Economy Evident as Labor Market Cools With Muted Wage Gains
Economy // March 07, 2025

Even before the pandemic, PYMNTS noted that 32% of workers participated in the gig economy in some way, either to supplement their incomes, or to cobble together revenue streams that represented their primary ways of paying their way through life. Get the Full Story Complete...

Jobless Claims Decline by 7,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
Economy // February 13, 2025

Jobless claims dropped last week, with analysts saying the numbers show a stable labor market with a historically low number of layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
Consumer Insights // January 29, 2025

The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial condition, both in the present and in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook

January 29, 2025
The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial condition, both in the present and in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength

December 06, 2024
It’s a natural reflex, part of human nature: When the pressure’s on, we look to a solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Mixed Economic Signals: Strong Jobs Report, but Declining Confidence

October 07, 2024
Monday (Oct. 7) marked a double dose of economic data that provided a continued diet of mixed signals. First up, the Federal Reserve’s latest data on consumer credit showed an overall...

Paytronix’s New CEO Says Restaurants Can Close Service Gap With AI Analytics

July 24, 2023
As restaurants struggle with ongoing labor challenges, technology can help those with less experienced staff offer the kind of personalized service that many customers expect, according to new Paytronix CEO...

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Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable

April 17, 2025
The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. fell by 9,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 12), signaling a stable 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 […]

Jobless Claims Decline by 7,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable

February 13, 2025
Jobless claims dropped last week, with analysts saying the numbers show a stable labor market with a historically low number of layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Conference Board Reports Biggest Improvement in Employment Trends Since 2022

December 09, 2024
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) saw its largest two-month increase in two years in October and November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Initial Unemployment Claims Rise, Boosting Expectations of Rate Cut

August 22, 2024
The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (Aug. 17), suggesting a cooling of the labor market and an upcoming cut in...