Keywords: Labor Market


Could an ageing world turn longevity into a new engine of economic growth?

The global economy is entering a demographic era unlike the one that shaped labor markets, pension systems and economic growth for much of the past century. Birth rates are declining across many countries, life expectancy is rising, and millions of people are remaining active and capable of working for......

China creates 10.5 million urban jobs in nine months as employment support continues

China created 10.5 million new jobs in urban areas during the first nine months of 2026, achieving 87.7% of its annual employment target, according to figures released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The results indicate continued progress toward the government’s job creation......

US suspends Microsoft from green card program amid fraud allegations

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from a federal program used by employers to seek permanent residency for skilled foreign workers, accusing the technology company of abusing the system. Vice President JD Vance announced the decision on Thursday, saying the administration had concluded......

US jobless claims fall as hiring momentum remains subdued

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, providing another indication that the US labor market remains relatively stable despite a noticeable slowdown in hiring. According to the US Department of Labor, initial applications for state unemployment benefits......

Only one in five Moroccan women participates in the labor market

Only about one in five Moroccan women participates in the labor market, highlighting a persistent gap between the country’s institutional progress on gender equality and women’s economic participation, according to World Bank data. The World Bank’s Gender Data Portal puts Morocco’s......

US private-sector hiring rebounds in September with 90,000 jobs added

US private-sector employers added 90,000 jobs in September, marking a notable acceleration in hiring after several months of slower growth, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. The increase exceeded economists’ expectations and represented a significant improvement from August,......

US private-sector hiring picks up to 20,000 jobs a week

Hiring in the US private sector has shown signs of a modest recovery, with companies adding an average of around 20,000 jobs per week during the four weeks through September 5, according to the latest data from payroll processor ADP. The four-week moving average, designed to smooth out weekly fluctuations......

France warned of accelerating demographic change in coming decades

France is being urged to prepare for a major demographic transformation in the coming decades, as a declining number of children and a growing elderly population are expected to reshape public services, the labor market and family responsibilities. A report by France’s High Commissioner for Planning......

US jobless claims fall more than expected as labor market shows resilience

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more sharply than expected last week, providing another indication of resilience in the U.S. labor market, although economists cautioned that seasonal distortions linked to the Labor Day holiday may have influenced the figures. According......