Why the unemployment rate went up in August even though 187,000 jobs were added
Usually when the economy adds a lot of jobs in a given month the unemployment rate ticks down. That wasn't the case in August.
2023-09-01 23:53
US private payrolls growth slows sharply in August - ADP
WASHINGTON U.S. private payrolls increased less than expected in August, the latest indication that the labor market was
2023-08-30 20:52
Japan's July jobless rate rises to 2.7%
TOKYO Japan's jobless rate rose to 2.7% in July from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday.
2023-08-29 07:56
Employment figure hits record high in Republic of Ireland
The percentage of people aged 15-64 who are in work in the Republic of Ireland is at an all-time high.
2023-08-24 20:51
UK sees surge in interest from non-EU job hunters
By David Milliken LONDON Britain has received a surge in job searches from overseas during the past year,
2023-08-22 07:16
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight
WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to a still
2023-08-17 20:53
Australia July jobs take a surprise fall as market loosens
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia employment unexpectedly fell in July to end two months of very strong growth, while
2023-08-17 10:21
More Chinese graduates return to hometowns in depressed economy - state media
BEIJING Almost half of Chinese undergraduates returned to their hometowns last year within six months of graduation, state
2023-08-09 16:25
Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns
The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years.
2023-08-09 15:29
South Korea unemployment rate climbs to six-month high
SEOUL South Korea's jobless rate climbed in July for a second month and hit the highest since January,
2023-08-09 07:17
China exports see biggest drop for three years
Global demand for Chinese goods has fallen as the cost of living and rising interest rates bite.
2023-08-08 16:15
Canada unexpectedly sheds jobs in July, central bank seen pausing hikes
By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Canadian economy unexpectedly shed a net 6,400 jobs in July while the jobless rate
2023-08-04 21:55