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Workers want to change jobs in challenging employment market

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2 years ago

January 24, 2024

Millions of workers embarked on job-hopping journeys, enticed by plentiful opportunities and substantial pay raises offered by companies eager to hire.

However, the landscape for salaried, white-collar positions has cooled since then, but the desire for change among workers remains fervent.

A recent LinkedIn survey of 1,000 U.S. professionals indicates that approximately 85% are contemplating a job switch this year, a significant increase from the 67% recorded a year earlier.

Job seekers actively exploring new opportunities are discovering that their leverage in negotiations has diminished compared to the recent past.

Data from job boards suggest that companies are now extending less generous compensation packages and reduced flexibility to new hires.

Negotiations over benefits like additional vacation time are also seeing stricter limits imposed by employers.

Job offers

However, securing an offer has become more challenging for many, especially in white-collar fields like finance, marketing, and software development.

According to data from Indeed, the number of job listings in these sectors has fallen below pre-pandemic levels.

On LinkedIn, there is now one job opening for every two applicants, a noticeable shift from the situation a year ago when jobs outnumbered applicants two to one.

The result is a growing sense of stagnation among many workers, contributing to increased job dissatisfaction.

Pay raises

While grappling with questions related to work-life balance and facing inflation erasing recent pay raises, employees are also being urged by their employers to do more with less.

Gallup’s latest survey data reveals a decline in job engagement among U.S. workers in the latter half of 2023, following a slight improvement in the first half.

Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn vice president tracking job trends, commented, “The pendulum has swung back, and the power is in the hands of the hiring managers.”

Job offers are increasingly less lucrative across the U.S. workforce.

Workers who changed jobs in August 2022 enjoyed an average pay increase of 8.4%, significantly higher than the 4.9% raise for those who remained in their positions, as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

However, by the past month, the average pay bump for job-switchers had dropped to 5.7%, compared to 4.9% for those who stayed put.

In a job market marked by shifting dynamics and heightened competition, adaptability and perseverance have become key attributes for those seeking new opportunities in their careers.

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Australia’s inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

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5 days ago

February 26, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.

David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.

On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.

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U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

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6 days ago

February 25, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

U.S. tech stocks surged as investors’ fears over AI disruption eased. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 9% after Meta announced a multiyear deal to deploy AMD’s graphics processing units for AI data centres. The move highlights growing corporate confidence in AI infrastructure investments.

DocuSign also rose 3% following Anthropic’s confirmation that Claude Cowork can integrate with DocuSign, Google Drive, and Gmail, signalling stronger adoption of AI tools across industries.

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF climbed 2% despite remaining over 30% below its 52-week high, showing tech stocks are recovering but still have room to run.

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Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

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7 days ago

February 24, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.

Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.

Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.

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