job market
Americannoun
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job markets
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the total number of vacant jobs open to those seeking employment.
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the aggregate of those persons seeking employment.
Thousands of June graduates entered the job market.
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We’re in a job market where even graduates of top M.B.A. programs—traditionally America’s boss factories—are struggling to get hired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Fed, for instance, cut interest rates three times in 2025 when the U.S. job market turned wobbly.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Companies are using AI to automate entry-level cybersecurity tasks, shifting job market demand toward more experienced workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Critics have warned about the potential impact on the job market and the environmental consequences of data centers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
It is true that a stronger job market may make certain crimes relatively less attractive.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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