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Wall Street Strategist Warns Fed Unprepared To Handle AI Erasing Millions Of Jobs

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence may supercharge the economic growth of the U.S., but Jefferies' chief market strategist David Zervos says it could also trigger a wave of job losses that the Federal Reserve is unprepared to handle.

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Faced With A Stagnant Job Market, These Gen Xers Chose Self-Employment

The job market is tough for employees of all ages and experience levels right now. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in August was 4.3%, the highest it's been since late 2021.

Benzinga

Australia, along with other OECD countries, is mired in mediocrity – and the RBA seems intent on keeping us there

If the Reserve Bank won’t drop interest rates next week, it will be another example of one of our institutions aiming low

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Nearly one in 5 Gen Zers is 'very concerned' that AI will take their job in the next 2 years, Deutsche Bank says. Boomers and Gen X aren't bothered

The (American) kids aren't alright.

Fortune

9 Strange Situations That Can Wreck Your Finances Overnight

Money usually vanishes slowly bad spending habits, mounting interest, or creeping inflation. But every so often, it doesn’t just trickle away, it gets blasted out of your hands like confetti in a wind tunnel. Life has a way of throwing bizarre curveballs that can flatten even the most responsible budget.…

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Scams, silence, rejection: US job seekers describe ‘depressing’ work prospects

Qualified candidates struggle in a sluggish market due to Trump tariffs, AI screening and vanishing entry-level roles

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Trump's Tariffs Have Put Powell In A Bind, Says Economist: 'Get Rid of The Tariffs' To Solve These Problems

According to economist Justin Wolfers, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is stuck in a policy dilemma created by the trade and tariff policies of President Donald Trump.

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Gen Z job crisis: Maybe there are just too many college graduates now

The percentage of Americans with a bachelor’s degree or higher is now 37.5%, up from 25.6% in 2000.

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Jerome Powell and Economists Agree: Gen Z Faces a Hiring Crisis And That's Not About AI

In 2025, the rising unemployment rate among Americans under 25, specifically recent graduates, has become a significant economic concern. This problem seems to be uniquely American, stemming from a “no hire, no fire” economy, rather than the advent of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Top economists and Jerome Powell agree that Gen Z's hiring nightmare is real—and it's not about AI eating entry-level jobs

"The U.S. labor market experience is peculiar," UBS' Paul Donovan wrote in a UBS note asking, "the kids are alright?"

Fortune

Goodwill CEO says he’s preparing for an influx of jobless Gen Zers because of AI—and warns, a youth unemployment crisis is already happening

Over 2 million job seekers used Goodwill's employment services last year—and the charity's CEO says it's gearing up for an influx of unemployed young people, thanks to AI.

Fortune

Hidden unemployment in Europe: Which countries face the greatest labour market slack?

The definition of unemployment is restrictive, excluding many people who are not in work. Labour market slack, by capturing additional groups of people without jobs, provides a more comprehensive picture than unemployment alone.

Euronews

Inside the Fed’s economic projections, ‘something isn’t adding up’ according to SoFi’s investment chief

The Fed says the economy will grow and unemployment will decline. So why did it cut interest rates on Wednesday?

Fortune

Trump's Tariffs Leading US To The 'Foothills of Stagflation,' Warns Larry Summers: 'Confidence Has More Room To Decline'

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers cautioned that the United States may be heading into a period of stagflation led by President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies, citing the lingering effects of tariffs and rising risks for both unemployment and inflation.

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College Students Are Getting Discouraged About Their Job Prospects Amid The Relentless AI Boom

Artificial intelligence is innovating many industries, but there is a growing concern among young professionals that AI may be coming for their jobs. Bentley University Lecturer Jeff LeBlanc says that his students occasionally joke about AI taking their jobs.

Reason

The Federal Reserve Cuts Rates With Inflation Still Hot. Is Political Pressure Winning?

When the Federal Reserve is concerned about inflation, it increases the federal funds rate. Despite expressing such concerns, the Fed lowered it.

The Conversation

Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring

The Federal Reserve on Sept. 17, 2025, cut its target interest rate as it shifts focus from fighting inflation to supporting the choppy labor market.

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Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates for first time since December

Central bank moves to set rates at range between 4 and 4.25% but decision unlikely to satisfy Donald Trump

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The Rate Cut Trump Wanted Is Here — And Fed Hints More May Follow

After months of mounting pressure from President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, delivering a widely expected move that ends a nine-month policy pause.

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Signs of cooling labour market in surprise job numbers

Australia's unemployment rate has held steady at 4.2 per cent despite thousands of jobs unexpectedly dropping out of the nation's economy.

International Business Times

When The Fed Blinks: Why Protecting Jobs Now Outweighs Taming Prices

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate has inched up to 4.2% from a low of 3.4% last year, while monthly job gains have slowed to an average of 116,000 over the past three months, down from 251,000 in the same period of 2023.

Evening Standard

Bethany’s disorders meant she was unlikely to get a job — then the Standard-backed charity Toucan stepped in

People with learning difficulties and disabilities face a 95% unemployment rate, but getting a job can be transformative for their self esteem and independence

The Guardian - UK

UK pay growth stays high – but Britons are feeling the pinch

Firms are reluctant to hire and unemployment is rising, as inflation dulls the impact of higher wages

The Guardian - UK

State pension on course for inflation-busting 4.7% rise under triple lock; JLR production shutdown extended again – as it happened

“Pensioners will be rejoicing at the prospect of an inflation-busting rise to the state pension from April next year,” says analyst

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 16 September: State pension boost, five stars for Trustpilot and Kier results

The release of unemployment and wage growth figures today kicked off a significant week for the UK economy.

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