State of the Labor Market
Commentary, data, analysis and insight into the US and global economy.
State of the Labor Market
2019 US Labor Market Review and Outlook: A Slowdown, but Workers Still Gaining

Employment growth has slowed in 2019 and may do so again in 2020.
State of the Labor Market
Veterans Day 2019: From the Armed Forces to the Labor Force

How veterans are faring in today’s tight labor market.
State of the Labor Market
September 2019 JOLTS Report: The Employer Pull Back Continues

The labor market remains strong but is clearly slowing down.
State of the Labor Market
October 2019 Jobs Report: Slowing, but Still Growing

The US economy added 128,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate is at 3.6%, up from 3.5% in September.
State of the Labor Market
October 2019 Jobs Day Preview: Middle-Wage Industries Are Leading the Employment Growth Slowdown

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