Labor Market
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AI Job Loss Fears Clash With Labor Data as Anthropic Revises Outlook
Anthropic's head of economics finds no broad AI-driven job losses in U.S. labor data, challenging dire forecasts even as hiring slows for young workers in tech-exposed roles
PepsiCo to Cut 184 Warehouse Jobs in Tulsa Amid Restructuring
PepsiCo will eliminate 184 warehouse positions in Tulsa as it shifts logistics to a new facility, reflecting broader changes in its U.S. distribution network and ongoing cost pressures in the beverage sector
JPMorgan CEO Warns of Critical Shortage in Skilled Trade Workers
As AI reshapes white-collar jobs, JPMorgan's $24 million investment in Philadelphia shipbuilding highlights a growing crisis: the U.S. lacks enough welders and electricians to meet demand, and the existing workforce is aging fast
How Many Americans Work Beyond Age 65?
Nearly one in five Americans age 65 and older are still in the workforce, with many shifting to part-time jobs. This trend is reshaping retirement planning and highlights the need for flexible income strategies as financial pressures evolve
AI-Driven Layoffs Spark Backlash as Data Center Projects Stall
Major U.S. companies are citing AI as a key reason for job cuts, with nearly 40% of layoffs in May linked to automation. Community resistance to new data centers is rising, threatening the infrastructure behind AI growth
Remote Work Is Raising Unemployment for Young College Graduates
A new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study finds remote work is responsible for most of the rise in joblessness among recent college grads, as employers hesitate to hire and train inexperienced workers outside the office