Keywords: Unemployment


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......

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......

Conventional terminations: bill to reduce unemployment benefit duration rejected in the French National Assembly

A proposed bill aimed at reducing the duration of unemployment benefits in cases of “rupture conventionnelle” (conventional termination) has been rejected in its first reading by the French National Assembly, marking a setback for the government. The legislative proposal was designed to......

German unemployment holds steady in March amid economic uncertainty

Germany’s unemployment figures remained stable in March, reflecting a labor market that shows resilience despite ongoing economic challenges. Official data indicate that the number of unemployed people held steady at around 2.98 million, with the jobless rate unchanged at 6.3%. Although spring......

Superstition remains widespread in Morocco despite rising skepticism

Superstition continues to shape daily life in Morocco, even as skepticism grows among parts of the population. Many people rely on protective symbols such as blue beads, khamsa hands, and herbal rituals to guard against the evil eye, a belief that remains deeply rooted across society. A 2023 Sunergia......

UK minimum wage hike linked to rising youth unemployment, BoE official warns

A sharp increase in the United Kingdom’s minimum wage for younger workers over the past three years has contributed to higher unemployment among this age group, according to Catherine Mann, a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. Data shows that unemployment for 18-24......

Marriage delays reshape social life across the Arab world

Marriage is taking place later than ever across much of the Arab world, as economic strain, shifting priorities and evolving social norms alter long established patterns of family formation. What was once considered the natural transition into adulthood during the early twenties is increasingly postponed......

Unemployment rate rises to 7.9% in late 2025, highest level since 2021

France’s unemployment rate climbed to 7.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching its highest level in more than four years, according to data released on Tuesday by the national statistics agency Insee. The increase represents a rise of 0.2 percentage points compared with the previous quarter......