It all comes down to the job market. President Donald Trump’s drastic policy moves, and the twists and turns that have come alongside them, have made economic forecasting a squirrely endeavor. The ...

Lagging economic conditions have made employers more hesitant to hire. Job openings in Massachusetts have decreased since the start of the year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Job losses surged across the nation in January amid big layoff announcements by big employers such as Amazon, but the pace slowed in California after a rough 2025.

Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, notching a moderate gain for the economy but ending the worst year for the labor market since the pandemic-era recession. The unemployment rate ticked down to ...