In this modern-day gold rush, some amateur prospectors are going out in hopes of striking the motherload. Others are turning to social media to become gold digging influencers.
Some reports are delayed indefinitely, and that’s affecting private sector data, too. After that: A skills bartering app, Gen Z whisperers and job recruiters.
The supply chain is slowing down after businesses stocked up ahead of tariffs. Plus: Holiday spending, the Fed’s balance sheet, and a rural climate workforce.
Import-reliant businesses struggle as more tariffs are threatened. Plus: an LA costume designer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ reference week, and break-even employment.