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U.S. labor market
Coverage of U.S. labor market in the Nexus archive.
- June jobs report likely to show stable hiring, but economists see plenty of warning signs
The June jobs report is expected to show stable hiring, though economists have identified warning signs. The U.S. labor market has struggled to recover after three months of net job losses at the end of 2025.
- AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists indicate that AI is increasing job cuts and reducing hiring in the U.S. labor market, despite overall job losses remaining limited.
- Growing number of Americans delay retirement: "Rising costs are on my mind"
Nearly one-fifth of adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. are working or seeking work, the highest rate in decades. Many attribute this trend to rising costs forcing them to delay retirement, with some stating it is a necessity rather than a choice.