job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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The share that called it a buyer’s market did drop quarter to quarter, from 42% to 36%, likely due to those new buyer headwinds – higher mortgage rates, the war and a weaker job market. Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026 While the Bay Area job market may have kicked off 2026 with a surge of hiring, data shows 2025 produced a more positive employment picture in the region and California than state labor officials first reported, according to revisions of initial estimates. George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026 Dimon predicted that the job market will expand, despite his reservations in the short term. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026 Hunting for entry-level jobs The job market is so tough that young people are struggling just to land internships. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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