Job Growth news and trends

Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
Economy // January 14, 2024

The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

ADP Finds ‘Steepening’ Decline in Job Growth as Wages Dip
Economy // October 04, 2023

Private employers added 89,000 jobs last month, the slowest growth rate since early 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
Economy // August 30, 2023

American employers added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, according to new findings from ADP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Jobs Numbers Paint Mixed Picture of US Economic Health
Economy // June 12, 2023

A strong labor market may be softening, confirming consumer hesitancy in returning to previous spending patterns.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amid Job Numbers Blowout, Gig Economy Thrives

February 04, 2019
On Friday (Feb. 1), the government reported job numbers that blew away expectations. Data from the BLS and ADP, triangulated against the PYMNTS/Hyperwallet Gig Economy Index, showed that as full-time jobs are gaining ground, so is the gig economy, and across several of the same sectors. We break down some of the numbers.

Small Business Jobs Grow, But Even-Smaller Firms Struggling

July 10, 2017
How is U.S. employment stacking up? It depends on who you ask. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
JPMorgan CEO Dimon Warns of Slowing Economy

September 09, 2025
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounded a warning on Tuesday (Sept. 9) after the latest labor market data showed the U.S. economy slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings

January 14, 2024
The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

ADP Finds ‘Steepening’ Decline in Job Growth as Wages Dip

October 04, 2023
Private employers added 89,000 jobs last month, the slowest growth rate since early 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’

August 30, 2023
American employers added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, according to new findings from ADP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...