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Jobs report recap: US added fewer jobs in December than expected, capping off a tough 2025 for job seekers

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 09:40

A woman walks out of a store with a prominent — Steven Senne/AP

It's jobs day in America.

The US added 50,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly report on the employment situation.

Economists expected to see 70,000 jobs added in the final month of 2025, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.

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A 'jobless boom' is shaping up to be the story of the 2026 economy

Thu, 12/25/2025 - 20:45

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business

a woman walking into a career fair with a sign that says career fair — A strong economy doesn't mean good news for job seekers this time around.
Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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6 charts to show your family when they ask why you don't have a new job

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 04:14

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Woman looking disappointed with cash and resume surrounding her — Getty Images; iStock; Natalie Ammari/BI

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Job seekers in 2025 faced a Great Frustration: never-ending applications, ghosting after interviews, and losing hope

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 04:53

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Sports

A shattered laptop displaying an angry emoji — Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI

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AI layoffs could far outpace new jobs — past economic shocks reveal how fast that can fuel unrest, professor says

Fri, 12/19/2025 - 06:22

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology

London Business School professor Ekaterina Abramova warns AI is moving so fast it could trigger mass layoffs, social unrest, and a political reckoning unless governments act now.
Courtesy of Ekaterina Abramova

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I got laid off at 57 and couldn't find work for 20 months. I had to sell my apartment and work odd jobs to make ends meet.

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 05:00

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woman sitting by window — Amy Smith says she fell into a depression during her 20-month search for a job.
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The ugly truth at the heart of America's miserable job market

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 04:23

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A gentleman siting at a work desk while a large crack in the ground approaches from behind — Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI

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4 takeaways from the final jobs report of the year

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 14:40

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Hiring sign — Economists said new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics still show a stagnant job market.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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The US added 64,000 jobs in November — but it wasn't all good news

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 08:32

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

A 'Now Hiring' sign sits in the window of a Denny's restaurant on November 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. — The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new labor market data on Tuesday.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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I burned out from 2 years of job hunting, so I changed everything about how I apply. I won't let the job market break my spirit anymore.

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 05:32

Tech Insider : Business

Kirsten Bradford applied to 278 jobs in her first year of job-searching.
Courtesy of Kirsten Bradford; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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