Current events and jobs

I was wondering about how current events affect jobs: job growth, job seeking, or career interests.
It seems obvious to me, but there are plenty of people who pay no mind to the news. So I searched on-line for something about the intersection of news and jobs and up popped this article from October 2012: Job Growth: How Following Current Events Can Boost Your Career  by Come Recommended.

Advice that rings true today.