Why Jobs Are Disappearing In The U.S.

Relatively few people are finding new jobs in the United States. The slowdown in hiring comes as businesses navigate rapidly evolving federal policies on taxes, trade and immigration. In the backdrop, younger people are struggling to find work in software development and marketing roles that may be augmented or replaced by artificial intelligence. The Federal Reserve cut short-term lending rates to support economic growth despite higher than ideal inflation.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Chapter 1: Hiring
3:45 Chapter 2: Interest rates
6:00 Chapter 3: Politics

Produced and Edited by: Carlos Waters
Additional Camera by: Kaan Oguz
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson
Graphics: Emily Park, Jason Reginato
Additional Footage: Getty Images
Additional Sources: ADP, Bankrate, Fannie Mae, Fidelity, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Stanford University, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Treasury Department

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Why Jobs Are Disappearing In The U.S.

Post from CNBC on September 17, 2025

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