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unemployment

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






NOUN
layoff
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Wage rises in the eurozone slowed last year despite an unemployment rate that hovered near record lows, a sign that inflation is set to remain around the European Central Bank’s target this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Data released earlier this week recorded a continued rise in unemployment and a decline in inflation, while the outlook for economic growth remains weak.

From The Wall Street Journal

New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of recovery, but the rebound has yet to lower the unemployment rate, which remains worryingly elevated at 5.4%, its highest level since 2015.

From The Wall Street Journal

He presciently warned about a slowdown in the technology sector in 2023, based on hiring patterns, and correctly projected the recent stability in the unemployment rate.

From Barron's

With unemployment relatively stable and economic activity holding up, inflation near 3% would give officials little reason to rush.

From Barron's