US consumer confidence has slumped to its lowest level in 12-1/2 years, Reuters reports, as mounting fears over a weakening labor market weigh on household spending plans.
A new study finds that ICE raids lead to job losses for both U.S.-born and undocumented workers, challenging claims that immigration crackdowns protect native-born employment.
County employment and wages in Washington showed mixed trends in Q3 2025, as new BLS data reveal gains in tech hubs, slower growth in rural areas, and widening regional disparities.