Good news! The massive investment into AI has made American households on average significantly wealthier, and will continue to do so for years (if not the next decade). Bad news? The gains will only reinforce the K-shaped economy in the medium term; any improvement in the fortunes of medium to low earners is some way…
The average perceived probability of finding a job if one’s current role was lost fell to 43.1% in December 2025, a 4.2% drop from the year before, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It marks a record low since the surveys started tracking the data back in 2013, and…
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange, in New York, Jan. 16, 2026. NYSE Technology shares led the declines in U.S. stocks Tuesday as investors reacted to escalating tariff rhetoric tied to President Donald Trump’s renewed push around Greenland. The State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fell 1%. Nvidia and Tesla each…
As companies slow hiring and job growth stalls, many Americans feel lucky just to have a job. A new survey from ZipRecruiter Economic Research reports that many new hires are taking pay cuts and not negotiating compensation. While a majority say they would leave their roles for higher pay, opportunities to do so seem scarce. …
Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images If there is still no clear answer to the question of how artificial intelligence is influencing gains and losses in the job market, there is at least one AI question that job candidates, and current workers hoping to keep their roles, should be prepared to answer clearly in 2026….
The commuter life might be a drag, but what if your office was based in Buckingham Palace? Might that sweeten the deal?Britain’s Royal Household is currently recruiting for a senior correspondence officer who will begin a two-year contract in March 2026. The role includes writing letters on behalf of the nation’s Royal family, paying £32,000 ($43,000)…