Topic: #employment
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US employment data reveals volatile pattern of gains and losses in 2026
US job growth swung sharply in 2026, with strong April and May figures followed by July contraction, while 2025 posted the slowest annual job creation outside recession since 2003.
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UK employers hiring AI talent while cutting broader workforce
UK job postings for AI roles surged 60% to 179,954 in 2025 as AI wage premiums tripled to 34.2%, but overall UK hiring fell 27% below baseline and 17% of employers plan headcount reductions driven by automation.
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Crypto industry directly supports 34,000 US jobs, contributes $55B to economy
The National Cryptocurrency Association's latest report shows the crypto sector directly employs 34,000 Americans and is on track to contribute over $55 billion to the economy in 2026, with crypto jobs paying an average of $133,000 annually.
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US job growth slows to 57,000 in June, dimming Fed rate hike odds
The U.S. economy added only 57,000 jobs in June, significantly below expectations, prompting traders to slash odds on a Fed rate hike by July to just 8.5 percent.
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Heavy AI investors expand payrolls, Ramp study finds—not cutting jobs
A Ramp and Revelio Labs study of 21,559 U.S. companies found firms making the largest AI investments increased headcount by roughly 10% and entry-level hiring by 12%, contradicting widespread fears that generative AI is already driving white-collar layoffs.
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China's Manufacturing PMI Expands to 50.3 as AI Exports Surge
China's manufacturing PMI hit 50.3 in June, beating forecasts, as exports of AI-related hardware surged 66.1% year-on-year. Yet the employment sub-index contracted, raising questions about job creation amid the export-driven boom.
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Bond traders position for Fed rate hikes as early as mid-2027
Bond traders are now positioning for potential Federal Reserve rate hikes as early as mid-2027, a reversal from earlier dovish expectations. The shift reflects persistent wage growth, a resilient labor market, and rising oil prices tied to Middle East tensions.