NH economic expert sees tough job market in 2026. Here's why.

By: Sarah Donovan

Outlets: Foster's Daily Democrat

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 1,288

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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DOVER — The economy overall is in relatively good shape, but the labor market isn't, according to Brian Gottlob.

Gottlob is the director of New Hampshire Employment Security's Economic and Labor Market Bureau and principal of PolEcon Research, a Dover-based economic research company. He presented his annual economic forecast at an event presented by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Jan. 13 at North Country Hard Cider Co.

Gottlob said it's "almost …

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