A strong economy doesn't mean good news for job seekers this time around.Spencer Platt/Getty Images The US economy looks strong, but job growth remains slow — creating a "jobless boom." AI investment and consumer spending drove GDP gains, even as layoffs and hiring freezes persist. Unemployment is at the highest rate since 2021 as job seekers face a tough market and dwindling sentiment. The US economy continues to surprise on the upside — except when it comes to jobs. Hot growth, as seen in this ...