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The Iran war hasn’t slowed the economy, but higher inflation leads companies to freeze hiring

Market Watch June 3, 2026 · 2:58 pm Read Original
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The Iran war hasn’t slowed the economy, but higher inflation leads companies to freeze hiring

The largest part of the economy grew faster in May, even as businesses were coping with the worst inflation in several years — at a cost to job seekers. Many companies have adopted temporary hiring freezes to offset their own rising costs.

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Source Market Watch
Published Jun 3, 2026 · 2:58 pm
Article ID 1qpgzt9
Original URL Open source
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