News and Trends
Boomers are staying in the job market as Gen Z struggles to break through - MSN--1.14.26
Fresh research is shedding light on the factors marking it harder for applicants to find jobs, chiefly, an aging population and more people working in their 60s and 70s, coupled with a labor market in which companies are culling roles and seeking more experienced candidates when they do hire. 
Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell - The New York Times--1.11.26
The U.S. attorney's office in the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, over the central bank's renovation of its Washington headquarters and whether Mr. Powell lied to Congress about the scope of the project, according to officials briefed on the situation.
Job openings in November fall to 7.1 million, missing forecasts, as hiring slows- Yahoo! Finance--1.7.26
The number of jobs open fell in November while the number of separations held steady, reflecting a U.S. labor market stuck in a "no-hire, no-fire" status, according to government data released Wednesday.
Dollar Set for Worst Year Since 2017 With Fed Drama Center Stage - Yahoo! Finance--12.31.25
The dollar is poised for its sharpest annual retreat in eight years and investors say more declines are coming if the next Fed chief opts for deeper interest-rate cuts as expected. "With at least two rate reductions priced in for next year, the US’s policy path diverges from some of its developed peers, further dimming the dollar’s appeal."
Dollar’s Worst Drop Since 2017 Has Further to Go, Options Signal - Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance--12.23.25
The dollar is heading for its worst annual performance in eight years, and the options market is signaling that traders are preparing for more downside in the final sessions of 2025 and beyond.
Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April - AP--12.23.25
Consumers' confidence in the economy was shaken in December as Americans grew anxious about high prices and the impact of President Trump's sweeping tariffs. Write-in responses to the survey showed that prices and inflation remained consumers' biggest concern.
China is quietly destroying the dollar — and that’ll cost you. Fight back with these money moves. - Market Watch--12.16.25
China controls the rare earths, cobalt and now most of the mines in Africa. China has also figured out how to price and settle all of it without using a single U.S. dollar. When the U.S. dollar loses its monopoly on pricing the world's critical resources, your purchasing power shrinks.
The US labor market ground to a halt in 2025. The risk in 2026 is that it 'cracks.'- Yahoo! Finance--12.16.25
Americans looking for work in 2025 have faced a challenging environment and 2026 may not be much better. The November jobs report showed the unemployment rate unexpectedly jumped to 4.6% - the highest since mid-2021.
Divided Fed approves third rate cut this year, sees slower pace ahead- CNBC--12.10.25
A divided Fed has approved a third rate cut this year. With a third consecutive cut now made, the focus turns to where the FOMC heads from here, with little room for additional reductions.
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