unemployment
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In March, unemployment was 4.3%, down slightly from the 4.4% rate in February.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The unemployment rate for this group stands at 5.6%, compared with 4.2% for all workers as of late 2025.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told the BBC a prolonged conflict would lead to spiralling inflation, push up unemployment and lead to food insecurity in some countries.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Employers in the country added 14,100 jobs in March, holding the unemployment rate at 6.7%, the national data agency said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The default rate in Georgia was five times higher than that in Florida, even though the two states had the same unemployment rate.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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