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Unilever Freezes Hiring Amid U.S. Labor Market Strain

4/6/2026

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  • The Iran war strains the U.S. labor market, prompting Unilever to freeze hiring.
  • The February Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey shows job growth slowing, with 92,000 jobs lost.
  • Economists forecast a modest rebound in March, though the war's effects may not be evident immediately.
  • Rising energy prices could slow growth and hiring, with unemployment seen at 4.6% by September.