More Americans pessimistic about job market: Gallup
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72 percent of Americans say it is a bad time to find a new job, per latest Gallup survey.
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Widespread job market pessimism may reduce hiring, wage growth, and job mobility for workers seeking employment in 2026.
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Gallup's latest survey found that 72 percent of Americans say it is a "bad time" to find a new job, reflecting sharp deterioration in confidence about the labor market at the end of 2025. The poll reveals a significant shift in public sentiment about employment prospects, with a vast majority of respondents expressing decreased confidence compared to prior periods. This pessimism comes as job market conditions and economic uncertainty weigh on consumer attitudes heading into 2026. The finding suggests Americans are increasingly anxious about their employment security and career mobility, which could influence consumer spending and broader economic confidence. Gallup's measure of job market sentiment is closely watched as an indicator of overall economic health and worker morale.
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