U.S. Economy Exhibits Jobless Growth Amid AI Boom

The U.S. economy is growing rapidly, with the latest GDP reading above 4 percent, yet hiring has stalled and monthly job gains fell to about 49,000 in 2025. Economists attribute the 'jobless boom' to post‑pandemic right‑sizing, sweeping 2025 policy shifts including high tariffs and reduced immigration, and substantial corporate investment in AI and automation, with health care largely propping up job totals.