Keywords: Labor Market


Bank of Canada says AI is not causing widespread job losses

The Bank of Canada stated that artificial intelligence has not yet caused large-scale job losses in the Canadian labor market, although officials expect the technology to continue transforming workplaces and professional tasks in the coming years. Speaking during a business event in Ottawa, Deputy Governor......

France minimum wage (SMIC) to rise by 2.4% on June 1

France will increase its national minimum wage (SMIC) by 2.4% starting June 1, in line with rising inflation driven in part by higher energy prices linked to global geopolitical tensions. The adjustment, described by officials as a “mechanical” update rather than a discretionary boost, reflects......

Morocco's labor market shows deep gender and generational gaps in 2026 survey

Morocco's labor market entered a new phase of statistical assessment in the first quarter of 2026 with the launch of the revised Labor Force Survey, known as EMO2026, conducted by the High Commission for Planning. The methodological overhaul aligns Morocco's employment measurement framework with......

Canada’s unemployment rate reaches six-month high as full-time jobs decline

Canada’s labor market showed renewed signs of weakness in April as the national unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in six months. The latest figures point to growing pressure on the economy amid trade tensions, slowing business confidence, and global economic uncertainty. According......

US Jobless claims rise slightly as labor market remains stable

New unemployment claims in the United States increased slightly last week but remained lower than economists had expected, suggesting that the American labor market continues to show resilience despite economic uncertainty and layoffs in some industries. According to data released by the U.S. Labor......

ECB wage tracker signals stable eurozone wage growth amid inflation concerns

Wage growth in the eurozone remains broadly stable, according to the latest data from the European Central Bank (ECB), which showed little change in negotiated salary trends since the start of the conflict involving Iran. The ECB wage tracker indicated that negotiated wage growth is expected to remain......

Morocco's labor market reveals sharp regional employment gaps in early 2026

Morocco's labor market displayed pronounced regional disparities in the first quarter of 2026, with activity rates ranging from well above to significantly below the national average of 41.8%, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning. Six regions recorded participation rates......

Services sector employs nearly half of Morocco’s workforce, says HCP

The services sector remains the leading source of employment in Morocco, according to recent data published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). During the first quarter of 2026, the sector accounted for approximately 5,085,000 employed individuals, representing 49.1% of all wage-earning jobs in......

Ai maps growing risks for white collar jobs across key sectors

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market unevenly, with knowledge-based professions facing the highest levels of exposure while manual roles remain relatively protected. New data based on real-world usage of AI systems shows that disruption is concentrated in tasks involving information......