AI Economic Signals
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%.
AI Economic Signals
US Job Growth Is Concentrated
In May 2026, non-farm payrolls hit 159M – up 503K YoY. In percentage terms, Education & Health Services rose most (+2.2%) and Information fell (-2.8%).
AI Economic Signals
No AI Shock In Unemployment Yet
Since 2022, the overall US unemployment rate rose from 4.0% to 4.3%. The 16-24 rate rose the most among the groups shown – from 8.5% to 9.5%.
AI Economic Signals
Tech Layoffs Are Rising Again
In the first five months of 2026, tech layoffs hit 116,304 – 8,332 short of the 2025 total. In May, the 3M moving average reached 26,712 – up 78% YoY.
AI Economic Signals
AI Is Showing Up In Job Postings
In April, Canada led the nine countries tracked, with AI terms showing in 16.4% of job postings on Indeed. Ireland and the UK followed at 13.6% and 8.3%.