Economy Why the current economy looks so weird By Deanna B. Narveson - June 28, 2022 iStock.com/Pavel Muravev FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint The job market is strong, but layoffs are happening. Businesses are pessimistic, but consumers are still spending. If you're having a hard time figuring out this economy, you're not alone, Axio… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.