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Over one-third of U.S. workers delaying major purchases over job security fears

Redfin Real Estate says more than one-third of American workers are postponing or canceling big purchases because of worries about job stability amid rising inflation and concerns over artificial intelligence.

Published Apr 24, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Redfin Real Estate reports that over one in three American workers are delaying or canceling major purchases due to concerns about job security. The firm links those decisions to rising inflation and growing anxieties around artificial intelligence.