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Axios examines the economic consequences of the large increase in immigration during Joe Biden's presidency. The piece weighs how the influx of foreign-born workers affected the labour market, growth and inflation, and how that record may shape debates over immigration policy going forward. Commentary is likely to split between those crediting new arrivals with sustaining job growth and those blaming pressure on wages, housing and public services.
- 228% of Job Postings on Career Sites Open Over 90 Days●28% of job postings on company career sites have been open over 90 days
A new report finds that 28% of job postings on company career sites have remained open for more than 90 days, a figure widely associated with so-called ghost jobs — listings companies leave up despite not actively hiring. The data fuels ongoing criticism that inflated job listings mislead job seekers and distort perceptions of labor market demand.
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The American Enterprise Institute has published an analysis arguing that the rise of autonomous robot trucks offers a preview of how artificial intelligence will reshape the labour market. The piece uses self-driving freight as a case study for which jobs may be automated, which will change rather than disappear, and what that means for workers and policymakers.
- 4S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead of Jobs Data●US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Rise As Jobs Data Jitters Build
US stock futures pointed higher, with S&P 500 futures rising as investors brace for upcoming jobs data. Traders are on edge about what the labor market numbers could signal for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, making the report a key driver of near-term market direction.
- 5Housing Week Ahead: September Data, Home Prices, Jobs Report●Housing Week Ahead: September Housing Data, Home Prices, Jobs Report
Attention is turning to a busy week for US housing and economic data, with September housing figures, home price readings and the monthly jobs report all scheduled for release. Analysts and market watchers will be looking for clues on whether mortgage rates, prices and employment trends are cooling or holding steady, and what that means for buyers heading into the final quarter of the year.
- 6Church officials urge care for workers amid AI race●Church officials urge ‘care for workers’ amid AI race
Church officials have called for greater care for workers as the rapid development of artificial intelligence reshapes labor markets. Their message stresses that technological progress should not come at the expense of human dignity, employment and fair conditions. The appeal reflects a growing religious voice in debates over how societies should manage the AI transition and protect vulnerable workers.