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unemployment

[uhn-em-ploi-muhnt] / ˌʌn ɛmˈplɔɪ mənt /






NOUN
layoff
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Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei predicted a future in which artificial intelligence will spur significant economic growth—but could lead to widespread unemployment and inequality.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most recent cut in December 2025 reflected concerns over rising unemployment and weak economic growth.

From BBC

—Sterling briefly fell to a one-week low against the euro after U.K. jobs data showed unemployment in the country stayed steady above expectations, while wage growth continued to ease.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.K. unemployment was unchanged in the three months through November, remaining close to pandemic-era highs and adding to concerns about the economy’s health.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is expected to continue in 2026 given last year’s rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and continued low unemployment.

From The Wall Street Journal