labor market

noun

: the number of workers who are available to be hired

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And while the labor market remains resilient — the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% in April, and job growth continues to track a stable pace — Jefferson warned that labor market conditions could soften if tariffs begin to bite into business investment and hiring. Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 14 May 2025 The tight labor market puts pressure on employers to offer competitive benefits packages. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 The Federal Open Market Committee made changes to its official policy statement , hinting that central bankers may be growing more worried about the labor market and potential stagflation, when growth slows and inflation stays high. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 7 May 2025 The central bank is responsible for fostering low, stable inflation as well as a healthy labor market. Colby Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for labor market

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“Labor market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20market. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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