After several years of frenzied hiring and workers scoring higher salaries, the labor market’s growth rate has fallen back to pre-Covid levels. Wall Street Journal economics reporter Jeanne Whalen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what job seekers can expect in the months ahead. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

After years of paying nearly zero-percent interest, many banks are offering cash and attractive savings rates for consumers to open new accounts. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what’s in the fine print that could cause you to think twice about moving your money. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

For some, mastering the skills required of their job isn’t enough to get ahead. Wall Street Journal Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how “rizz” (short for charisma) can be learned and help propel you up the ladder. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

More teens are entering adulthood with an established credit history after spending years as authorized users on their parents’ accounts. J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin, who explains the pros and cons. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Hiring for white-collar jobs that typically require a bachelor’s degree has dropped below 2019 rates, according to data from payroll provider ADP. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to explain what’s changed in the labor market, and alternate employment paths for frustrated job-seekers. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

How did the markets react to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump? And why did big chip stocks slip? Plus, why is Domino’s Pizza cutting back on new stores? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

The IRS has made it easier for people to withdraw up to $1,000 annually from their retirement account in case of emergency. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebleing joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the fine print, including what qualifies as an emergency, and the tax implications involved. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

After rising 12% last year, average annual car-insurance rates in the U.S. are expected to increase by another 9% next year. Wall Street Journal editor Geoffrey Rogow joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss options drivers have in order to rein in costs.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Taking a ‘quiet vacation’ is the latest social media trend taking off in the workplace, where employees are taking mini-vacations during their remote days. Wall Street Journal reporter Sanvi Bangalore joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how some workers are redefining work-life balance.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

For some teens the opportunity to socialize and make friends are the most important factors in finding a summer job. Wall Street Journal reporter Terell Wright joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the current job market is different for this generation of workers.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more