Labor economy

Gen Z, millennials say money talks should happen before the relationship gets serious, study finds

While most Americans say couples should talk about money honestly before living together, Gen Z and millennials believe the conversation…

Inflation fears down, consumer optimism up: Economy may start to help Biden with voters

Two new surveys released in recent days suggest consumers may be starting to feel more optimistic about inflation. This could…

Job data suggests ‘soft landing’ is increasingly likely, economists say

The U.S. economy inched closer to a so-called “soft landing” after a new batch of labor data, economists said. A…

Return to office is ‘dead,’ Stanford economist says. Here’s why

The share of workers being called back to the office has flatlined, suggesting the pandemic-era phenomenon of widespread remote work…

Yellen says high food and rent prices key factors in voters’ negative economic outlook

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pointed to the consistently higher prices that Americans pay for food and rent today,…

Citigroup begins layoffs as part of CEO Jane Fraser’s corporate overhaul

Citigroup will soon begin layoffs in CEO Jane Fraser’s corporate overhaul, CNBC has learned. Employees affected by the cuts will…

Threats against election workers driving exodus of veteran staff, experts say

WASHINGTON — Physical and cyber threats against election workers are driving people away from the industry, potentially endangering the ability…

A meteoric rise in worker health costs has slowed — but they’re already ‘egregious,’ advisor says

Costs for some key health insurance components have slowed for workers in recent years. While the deceleration is a positive…

Here’s where the jobs are for October 2023 — in one chart

The October jobs report showed a cooling labor market in the U.S., with many sectors showing minimal or negative growth…