Iran war may further 'chill' an already frozen job market, economist says
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By Greg Iacurci
Published on March 25, 2026.
The U.S. and Israel's war in Iran could exacerbate the already frozen job market, according to economists. The job market is experiencing low hiring and turnover, with employers laying off workers at a historically low rate. Workers are also quitting their jobs at the lowest sustained rates in about a decade. This creates few opportunities for job seekers or new entrants to the labor market. The deep freeze is largely due to uncertainty among employers and uncertainty around energy prices.
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