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Today's decision to hold the federal funds rate at 3.75%–4.00% was widely expected. But the pause raises some questions about policymakers’ resolution to deliver timely price stability. The post Octob…

The Indeed Hiring Lab monthly snapshot of the US labor market summarizes where key indicators — job postings, wages, unemployment, and openings — stand as of October 2026, and flags the trends worth w…

Seasonal postings are running ahead of last year — and ahead of 2019 — while some of the biggest seasonal employers are changing how they’re hiring. The post Seasonal Hiring Is Off to a Fast Start, Wi…

The labor market is still aloft, but it’s unclear how long it can keep circling while it waits for inflation to clear the runway. The post September 2026 Jobs Report: Steadiness Without a Spark appear…

Job postings may be turning a corner, but hiring hasn’t followed. The post August 2026 JOLTS Report: Little Change, Limited Dynamism appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab .

The Indeed Hiring Lab monthly snapshot of the US labor market summarizes where key indicators — job postings, wages, unemployment, and openings — stand as of September 2026, and flags the trends worth…

AI’s near-term economic bite is more likely to be felt in the paychecks of degree-holding workers, according to an Indeed Hiring Lab survey of experts. The post Economists See Slightly Steadier Hiring…

Advertised pay is rising fastest in occupations most exposed to AI. The post AI Exposure Isn’t Squeezing Advertised Pay in the US — It’s Boosting It appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab .

Tackling persistent inflation is a clear priority, but price pressures beyond the Fed’s control may limit its ability to tame it without damaging the labor market. The post September 2026 FOMC Reactio…

Demographic change is taking hold of the US labor market. The post The Goalposts Moved: Interpreting the Labor Market in a New Era of Constrained Labor Supply appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab .

Jobs increased far more than expected in August, but the show of strength may not move the needle much for frustrated job seekers. The post August 2026 Jobs Report: Rebound Without Real Relief appeare…

The Retail labor market remains static, with declining job postings, limited hiring, and little movement among workers. The post Retail’s Recent Performance Is Mixed. So Is Its Outlook. appeared first…

Today’s JOLTS data shows current labor market dynamics may be less of a phase and more of a new normal. The post July 2026 JOLTS Report: Little Changed. Again. appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab .

Many "best cities" rankings quietly measure what's good for business. We built one that measures what's good for the people who do the work. The results look different than you might expect. The post…

A new Hiring Lab metric measures how exposed each metro’s job composition is to generative AI. The post Metro-Level AI Exposure: Where GenAI Could Reshape Work the Most appeared first on Indeed Hiring…

A new Indeed index maps how tight or slack the labor market is in 800+ local areas and finds that where you're looking for work matters as much as what you're looking for. The post Labor Market Tightn…

The Indeed Hiring Lab monthly snapshot of the US labor market summarizes where key indicators — job postings, wages, unemployment, and openings — stand as of August 2026, and flags the trends worth wa…