unemployment
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Unemployment for college graduates under 29 rose 20% to 3.7% in 2022-2025, while experienced graduates saw a dip to 1.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Unemployment is extremely low at 4.3%, layoffs are near historical lows and hiring has picked up early this year.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Unemployment is rife, healthcare struggling and the aid that once provided the basics for millions has dwindled to a fraction of what it once was.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Unemployment for recent college graduates remained at 5.6% in March, slightly below the 5.8% four-year high from 2025.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Unemployment and subemployment combined now affect 43 percent of Hondurans.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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