job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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It's been lowering its main interest rate and has indicated more cuts may be on the way in 2026 to help shore up the job market and give the economy a boost. Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026 Yet the unemployment rate ticked lower in December, after picking up for much of last year, and there are other signs the job market may be stabilizing. Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026 Holding space for your interests, priorities and life circumstances is good offense, but a crazy job market also requires strong career defense, such as plugging up your financial foundation and skill gaps. Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 It’s been lowering its main interest rate and has indicated more cuts may be on the way in 2026 to help shore up the job market. Yuri Kageyama, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for job market

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“Job market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job%20market. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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