Why the Job Market Feels Broken Right Now

The economy keeps adding jobs, but for many Americans the labor market still feels unusually difficult and uncertain.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the strange disconnect between stable employment data, slowing turnover, rising mortgage rates, and growing anxiety around AI and white-collar work.Also covered:Why the labor market may be far more stable than headlines suggestThe industries quietly driving job growth right nowWhy healthcare jobs continue to outperform other sectorsThe growing shift toward skilled trades and hands-on workHow AI is changing the way people think about long-term careersWhy AI models can’t even agree on which jobs are at riskThe continued surge in semiconductor stocks and AI spendingHow rising gas prices and refinery outages are hitting the Midwest especially hardWhy some analysts believe home buying season is already disappointingWhat the changing labor market could mean for workers, investors, and the broader economy over the next several years.