jobless

Example Sentences

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Though the jobless rate has increased for younger workers in “remotable sectors,” it has declined slightly for older workers in those sectors, researchers noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

There was a 7.2% jobless rate in March for young workers between 22 and 27, according to New York Fed data from March.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A weak housing market, inflationary pressures from oil prices, and a six-month high jobless rate contribute to a shakier credit market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The unemployment rate for dads with kids under age 6 was 2.8% in 2025, up from postpandemic lows of 2.2% in 2022 and 2023, but still well below the average overall jobless rate of 4.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The jobless rate for young black male dropouts, including those incarcerated, is a staggering 65 percent.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander