State of the Labor Market

Commentary, data, analysis and insight into the US and global economy.

2019 US Labor Market Review and Outlook: A Slowdown, but Workers Still Gaining

December 3, 2019 by Nick Bunker and Jed Kolko

Employment growth has slowed in 2019 and may do so again in 2020.

November 7, 2019 by Daniel Culbertson

How veterans are faring in today’s tight labor market.

November 5, 2019 by Nick Bunker

The labor market remains strong but is clearly slowing down.

November 1, 2019 by Nick Bunker

The US economy added 128,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate is at 3.6%, up from 3.5% in September.

October 29, 2019 by Nick Bunker

Industries in mining, transportation, and construction are major contributors to this year’s slowdown in the labor market.

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