Keywords: Labor Market


ECB study finds limited impact of AI on US employment and wages so far

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across industries is beginning to reshape the US labor market, but fears of widespread job destruction and declining wages have not materialized on a broad scale, according to a new study published by the European Central Bank. The research suggests that......

Unemployment insurance agency urges French government to halt further withdrawals from jobless fund

France’s unemployment insurance agency has called on the government to refrain from making any additional withdrawals from the country’s unemployment insurance fund, warning that such measures could undermine efforts to reduce debt and maintain financial stability. The appeal comes as updated......

Morocco unveils new labor survey as unemployment reaches 10.8%

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has published the first findings from its new labor force survey, EMO2026, which replaces the long-standing National Employment Survey. The new framework provides a broader assessment of labor market conditions and introduces updated measurement methods......

Canada's labor market shows strength as employment rises sharply in May

Canada's labor market delivered an encouraging performance in May, with employment increasing significantly and the national unemployment rate declining despite concerns about slower economic growth. According to official labor statistics, the Canadian economy generated approximately 87,800 new......

Italy told it could learn from Spain’s stronger economic growth model

Italy could improve its long-term economic performance by adopting policy lessons from Spain, according to a new report from the national statistics institute ISTAT. The analysis highlights that Italy’s economy is expected to grow by less than 1% this year, marking a fourth consecutive year of......

UK net migration nearly halves as immigration policies tighten

Long-term net migration to United Kingdom has nearly halved in 2025, driven by stricter immigration policies introduced in recent years, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show that net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to December, down......

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......