Business Applications Breakout
In May 2026, business applications hit 523,971 - up 17% YoY. High-propensity applications hit 146,555 - up 4% YoY, lagging the broader breakout.
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Business Applications Breakout
In May 2026, business applications hit 523,971 - up 17% YoY. High-propensity applications hit 146,555 - up 4% YoY, lagging the broader breakout.
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US Productivity Growth Picked Up
In Q1 2026, US productivity growth reached 2.8% year-over-year. After the pandemic-era swing, it turned positive in Q1 2023 and has stayed positive.
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CS Enrollment Dropped In 2025
In fall 2025, undergraduate Computer Science enrollment dropped to 206,442 – down 11% from 2024. But enrollment remains 20% above 2020.
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Software Job Postings Slumped
In May 2026, software development job postings remained below their 2020 baseline in five of six countries. Only Australia remained above it at 19%.