One Big US Industry Will Be Happy To See Energy Companies Lay Off Workers (XHB, USO, OIL)

Laborers in the US energy industry are nervously watching crashing oil prices as they wonder what persistently low prices could mean for their jobs. According to a new report from The Sunday Times, energy giant BP has already begun laying off workers. The good news is that laid-off workers might find an opportunity in another industry: the homebuilding industry. Labor Shortages There's an ongoing debate about how much slack there is in the US labor market. It's a complex topic. But one argument ...