The labor market is sending mixed signals. Non-farm payrolls came in stronger than expected in November, tacking on 64,000 jobs (data was delayed, owing to the government shutdown.) Results surpassed ...

Mixed signals are when someone’s actions and words do not match. One day, they’re warm, attentive, maybe even affectionate. Next, they pull away or go silent. Sometimes, they say all the right things ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. Markets, teams, and individuals are wired to seek coherence. Our brains ...

U.S. executives are weighing mixed signals as a new quarterly survey on economic and business sentiment lands alongside fresh IRS updates. The survey arrives at a time when firms face uneven demand, ...