job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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The job market is evolving rapidly, and qualifications can become outdated. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 However, since the start of the year, the job market has begun to show signs of slowing. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 The Fed has been easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high since September to offer more help for the slowing job market, after bringing inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 While hiring rebounded last month, the job market overall has been weakening in recent months under the strain of the Federal Reserve's restrictive monetary policy, with the central bank boosting borrowing rates to their highest point in 23 years to combat inflation. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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