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Why the Low-Churn Housing Market Is Bad for Workers
When workers can't move, they can't switch jobs. Julius Probst, PhD explains how housing gridlock is creating additional friction in the U.S. labor…
Jun 9
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The Job Market Has Turned a Corner
The May jobs report blew past expectations, with hiring finally broadening beyond healthcare. The bad news now is inflation, not jobs.
Jun 5
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Andrew Flowers
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Sam Kuhn
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Recruitonomics Roundup — May 2026
In May we reported on how central banks are responding to the oil shock. We also modeled how the AI boom is affecting the labor market, and what that…
Jun 1
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May 2026
The Collar-Flip: AI's Unexpected Winners and Losers
Julius Probst, PhD explains how AI is splitting the workforce into three tiers — and why blue-collar workers may be the unexpected winners.
May 27
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Julius Probst
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What Do Economic Models Say About AI Labor Displacement?
Julius Probst, PhD explains what economic models can tell us about the AI growth boom and its effect on the labor market — who wins, who loses, and what…
May 22
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Julius Probst
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UK May 2026: Job Losses Accelerate While Pay Gains Erode
Julius Probst, PhD discusses the latest UK labor market data, which shows a rise in the unemployment rate, falling vacancies, and further job losses.
May 21
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Julius Probst
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A Reassuringly Solid Jobs Report Bucks Conventional Wisdom
Andrew Flowers and Julius Probst, PhD dissect the latest US jobs report, which defied labor market skeptics with stronger-than-expected job gains.
May 8
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Andrew Flowers
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Julius Probst
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Central Banks on Hawkish Standby
A breakdown of this week's central bank action — the Fed, ECB, and BoE held rates steady but signaled hikes ahead — and what the hawkish turn means for…
May 1
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Julius Probst
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April 2026
Recruitonomics Roundup — April 2026
In April we reported on the global oil shock, U.K. job losses, and how the AI infrastructure boom is creating hiring challenges in regional labor…
Apr 30
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UK April 2026: Employers cut jobs as the Hormuz disruption bites
Julius Probst, PhD reports that the UK labor market is losing momentum again — a sign of what's in store once the oil price shock starts trickling…
Apr 23
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Julius Probst
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That '70s Show? Oil Prices and Unemployment
Julius Probst, PhD explores how the oil shock is pushing up prices, hitting growth, and weakening hiring across sectors.
Apr 16
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Julius Probst
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AI Infrastructure: Why Are Small Labor Markets Booming?
Liz Mahon, PhD explores how data center expansion is reshaping hiring and why it's getting harder (and more expensive) to keep up.
Apr 9
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Liz Mahon, PhD
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Recruitonomics
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