Keywords: Unemployment


Canadian dollar climbs to eight-week high after strong employment figures

The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest level in nearly two months on Friday after a robust employment report reinforced confidence in Canada's economic momentum while weaker-than-expected U.S. labor data weighed on the U.S. dollar. The currency appreciated against its U.S. counterpart,......

Digital betting and corruption concerns deepen South Africa’s growing social crisis

Digital betting in South Africa has evolved beyond a simple form of entertainment or a rapidly expanding economic activity. It has become a social phenomenon reflecting the deep inequalities affecting the country, where many young people increasingly see online gambling as a possible escape from economic......

Germany’s unemployment rises above three million as labor market slows

Germany’s labor market continued to face challenges in July as the number of unemployed people climbed above three million, reflecting the ongoing impact of slower economic growth and weakening hiring activity. The latest figures highlight the pressures affecting Europe’s largest economy......

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Remains Resilient

New applications for unemployment benefits in the United States increased slightly during the final week of July, signaling a modest slowdown in hiring activity while continuing to reflect the overall strength of the country's labor market. Despite the weekly increase, layoffs remain historically......

Germany's unemployment edges higher in July, nearing three million mark

Germany's labour market showed further signs of softening in July, with the number of unemployed people increasing slightly more than economists had expected and moving close to the politically significant threshold of three million. Figures released by the Federal Employment Agency showed that......

South Africa faces growing economic risks as investment remains weak

South Africa is facing increasing economic risks as weak investment continues to weigh on growth prospects, job creation and efforts to improve living standards, according to a recent report highlighted by local media. The report warned that the country's fixed investment rate remains below the......

Spain unemployment rate drops below 10% as labour market reaches new milestone

Spain’s labour market delivered a significant improvement in the second quarter of 2026, with unemployment falling below the 10% threshold for the first time in years and reaching its lowest level since 2008. Data released by Spain’s National Statistics Institute showed that the unemployment......

France unemployment registrations remain broadly stable in second quarter of 2026

The number of job seekers registered with France Travail remained largely stable in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures released by the French Labour Ministry’s statistics department, Dares. The latest data shows a limited increase in the number of unemployed people registered in......

US Labor Market Defies Expectations with a Record Drop in Weekly Unemployment Claims

The United States labor market has once again demonstrated remarkable resilience against ongoing macroeconomic pressures. Weekly initial jobless claims experienced a sharp decline during the week ending July 18, reaching their lowest levels in decades. This unexpected performance highlights the sustained......