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A tough job market is pushing more young Americans to make a big bet: on themselves

A tough job market is pushing more young Americans to make a big bet: on themselves
MarketWatch Wednesday 30 September 2026, 15:55 UTC By Andrew Keshner 1 min read
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There has been a rise in entrepreneurship among young Americans as the entry-level labor market has become tougher to join.

There has been a rise in entrepreneurship among young Americans as the entry-level labor market has become tougher to join.
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