Unemployment news and trends

Businesses More Open to Blaming AI for Layoffs
Artificial Intelligence // November 19, 2025

Companies are growing increasingly comfortable revealing that artificial intelligence is behind job cuts. 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....

Subprime Car Buyers Pressured by High Prices and Stagnant Wages
Economy // October 10, 2025

Subprime borrowers are reportedly having a harder time keeping up with their car payments. 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...

Households Pump the Brakes on Credit as Economic Uncertainty Looms
Consumer Finance // October 07, 2025

Americans are walking a careful line as they navigate inflation and household balance sheets, leveraging credit where needed but showing signs of restraint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Haver Analytics Says Unemployment Claims Rose ‘Marginally’ at End of September
Market Conditions // October 06, 2025

Haver Analytics reported calculated that unemployment claims in the United States rose marginally during the last week of September. 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...

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Households Pump the Brakes on Credit as Economic Uncertainty Looms

October 07, 2025
Americans are walking a careful line as they navigate inflation and household balance sheets, leveraging credit where needed but showing signs of restraint. 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. […]

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Say Job Prospects Are Dimming

September 05, 2025
Even before the latest job numbers were released on Friday (Sept. 5), PYMNTS Intelligence had been busy uncovering the ways in which various households—across income levels and whether they’d been...

Spending Pullback May Worsen as Job Openings Decline

April 02, 2025
There are fewer jobs to be had, and layoffs have inched up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens

March 14, 2025
Airlines and some of the largest commerce firms are cutting guidance for the current quarter as consumers pull back at the register and on travel booking sites. Get the Full...

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Businesses More Open to Blaming AI for Layoffs

November 19, 2025
Companies are growing increasingly comfortable revealing that artificial intelligence is behind job cuts. 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 […]

Subprime Car Buyers Pressured by High Prices and Stagnant Wages

October 10, 2025
Subprime borrowers are reportedly having a harder time keeping up with their car payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Haver Analytics Says Unemployment Claims Rose ‘Marginally’ at End of September

October 06, 2025
Haver Analytics reported calculated that unemployment claims in the United States rose marginally during the last week of September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Goldman Sachs Says US Unemployment Applications Inched Up Last Week

October 03, 2025
Goldman Sachs Group reportedly calculated that initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States inched up from 218,000 to 224,000 during the week ended Saturday (Sept. 27). Get the...