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Audrey Hasson, from Ellicott City, in the center, wearing a blue stole, graduated this month with a computer science degree from Carnegie Mellon University. (Jeff Swensen/For The Washington Post)
May 22, 2026

Congrats, new grads! Welcome to job market hell.

Computer science grads confront a challenging job market as AI reshapes tech careers and hiring patterns shift in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Department of Housing and Community Development anticipates a shortage of single-family homes and a surplus of multi-family housing.
Oct 31, 2025

Americans staying put: US home turnover rate at lowest level in decades as housing slump drags on

U.S. home turnover fell to its lowest rate in nearly 30 years amid high mortgage rates, job cuts and economic uncertainty.

A personal shopper gathers items to fill an online grocery order in Dallas on Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sep 25, 2025

Economy expanded at surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of Q2 growth

An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy expand at a surprising 3.8% from April through June, the government reported.

Mar 18, 2015

Fed: No hike until job market improves, inflation rises

The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it needs to see further improvement in the job market and higher inflation before it raises interest rates from record lows.

May 11, 2014

After big month, hiring slows in March

U.S. employers advertised slightly fewer jobs and slowed hiring a bit in March, though the declines came after healthy gains the previous month. The figures suggest the job market is improving in fits and starts.

Economy College Graduates
Apr 22, 2014

Job market for college grads better but still weak

With college commencement ceremonies nearing, the government is offering a modest dose of good news for graduating seniors: The job market is brightening for new grads — a bit.

Dec 4, 2013

CEOs more optimistic about economy and hiring

WASHINGTON — A survey of chief executives at the largest U.S. companies shows a growing number are slightly more optimistic about the economy‘s prospects for the next six months and […]

Oct 22, 2013

Employer uncertainty means hiring will continue slow movement

WASHINGTON — The uncertainty and weakness that hung over the U.S. job market in September before the government shut down aren’t going away. Employers will likely remain slow to hire […]

Jun 11, 2013

More Americans quit jobs, a sign of confidence

WASHINGTON — More Americans are quitting their jobs, suggesting many are growing more confident in the job market. The Labor Department said Tuesday that the number of people who quit […]

May 16, 2013

Jobless claims jump to highest level in 6 weeks

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump came a week after applications […]

Apr 30, 2013

Brighter view on jobs and pay lifts consumer confidence

WASHINGTON — Americans are more optimistic the job market is healing and will deliver higher pay later this year. That brighter outlook, along with rising home prices, cheaper gasoline and […]

Apr 18, 2013

Going back to school after graduation

Could you ever see yourself working for your law school in the future?