unemployment
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Commenting on how long weaker demand might last, Bryden said it would "largely depend on how long‑lasting these pressures prove to be and the wider implications for the economy and unemployment".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Wages of unskilled workers would drop and unemployment would rise, he told them.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
The U.S. added a greater-than-expected 178,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate fell a tick to 4.3%, the Labor Department reported on Friday.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
For one, AI startups could address a major challenge: youth unemployment rate of more than 16%.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
In a country with a 70-percent unemployment rate, the capital offered the most opportunities for work, often as servants for the wealthy.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
