Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

The share of men, 25 to 54, working or looking for jobs has declined for decades. Here’s the impact it’s having on the economy and interest rates.

U.S. wage growth is expected to slow this year as employers hand out lower, though still solid, raises in 2023, a survey shows.

Inflation could slow faster than the Fed believes, reducing the need for more rate hikes and lowering recession risks. Rent growth is already easing.

Fed Chair Powell said last week’s blockbuster jobs report shows why additional interest rate hikes could be needed to dampen high inflation.

As Biden prepares to extol a strong economy in his State of the Union, a look at its strengths and weaknesses. Job growth is robust, housing is weak,

Friday’s report of 517,000 job gains in January rocked the market and raised concerns of sharper Fed rate hikes that could cause a recession.

A 2023 recession would mean layoffs and job losses in industries like construction and manufacturing. Energy and autos could gain.

The economy grew 2.9% in the fourth quarter but a recession is still likely in 2023, experts say. Sharp Fed rate hikes are expected to take bigger toll

A recession in 2023 could hit the West and Northeast hardest. The Midwest is likely to best withstand a downturn.

Layoffs in an anticipated recession this year could be made by software programs. Some experts worry the technology could miss nuances.