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Men are losing ground in the labor market. Here's why

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Women outnumbered men in the workforce for eight straight months as of September, according to one analysis.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:38:59 UTC.

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