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Data suggests 'hiring recession' may be behind us — but the Iran war poses job market risks
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Data suggests 'hiring recession' may be behind us — but the Iran war poses job market risks

May 5, 2026·Source: CNBC·16 views

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Hiring activity increased in March, according to federal data issued Tuesday. However, the Iran war threatens to stall that progress in the job market.

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