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U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Up to 223,000: What This Means for the Economy

Initial jobless claims in the U.S. increased by 4,000 to 223,000 for the week ending April 5, with the 4-week moving average unchanged. The insured unemployment rate remained at 1....

Fed's Bowman Questions the Economic Impact of Trump's Tariffs Amid Strong Growth Signals

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman discusses the unclear economic impact of Trump's tariffs amidst strong economic indicators, including solid growth and low unemployment, du...

US Job Market Shows Slight Uptick in Initial Jobless Claims, Reaching 223,000

Initial jobless claims in the U.S. increased by 4,000 to 223,000 for the week ending April 5, with the 4-week moving average remaining steady. The insured unemployment rate stood a...

US Job Market Shows Slight Strain as Initial Jobless Claims Climb to 223,000

Initial jobless claims in the U.S. rose by 4,000 to 223,000 for the week ending April 5, while the insured unemployment rate dipped to 1.2% with a decrease in total unemployment fi...

Surprising March Jobs Report: US Nonfarm Payrolls Soar by 228,000, Doubling Forecasts

The US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly rose by 228,000 in March, significantly surpassing forecasts. The unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.2%, with healthcare, social assista...

March Sees Surprising Surge in US Nonfarm Payrolls: A 228,000 Job Increase Defies Expectations

March witnessed a significant increase in US nonfarm payrolls by 228,000, far exceeding predictions. The unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%, with healthcare, social assistance...

March Jobs Surge: US Nonfarm Payrolls Exceed Expectations with 228,000 New Positions

In March, the US nonfarm payrolls surged by 228,000 jobs, far exceeding expectations. Healthcare, social assistance, and retail trade led the job growth, while wages saw a slight i...

March Sees Surprising Surge in US Nonfarm Payrolls: 228,000 Jobs Added, Doubling Predictions

March witnessed a remarkable increase in US nonfarm payrolls, adding 228,000 jobs, far exceeding expectations. The unemployment rate slightly adjusted to 4.2%, with healthcare, soc...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 219,000, Signaling Economic Strength

The US Department of Labor reports a decrease in initial jobless claims to 219,000, with the 4-week average also declining. The insured unemployment rate slightly increased, but th...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 219,000

The US Department of Labor reports a decrease in initial jobless claims to 219,000, showcasing a resilient labor market. The insured unemployment rate slightly increased to 1.3%, b...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 219,000, Signaling Economic Strength

The US Department of Labor reports a decrease in initial jobless claims to 219,000, with the 4-week moving average also declining, signaling strength in the job market despite a sl...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 219,000, Signaling Economic Strength

The US Department of Labor reports a decrease in initial jobless claims to 219,000, with the 4-week average also dropping, signaling strength in the job market despite a slight ris...

Eurozone Unemployment Drops to 6.1% in February, Signaling Economic Recovery

The Eurozone's unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in February, showing a slight improvement from January and a significant drop from the previous year. Spain had the highest rate, whil...

Eurozone Sees Slight Dip in Unemployment Rate to 6.1% in February, Signaling Economic Resilience

The Eurozone's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.1% in February, down by 0.1 percentage point from January, indicating a subtle improvement in the labor market amidst econo...

Germany's Unemployment Rate Dips to 6.3% in March, Marking a Slight Improvement

Germany's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.3% in March, with a mixed trend in the number of unemployed individuals compared to previous months and the same period last yea...

US Job Market Shows Resilience as Initial Jobless Claims Dip to 224,000

The US labor market shows signs of strength as initial jobless claims decrease to 224,000, with the 4-week average also declining. The insured unemployment rate remains steady at 1...

US Job Market Shows Resilience as Initial Jobless Claims Dip to 224,000

The US Department of Labor reports a slight decrease in initial jobless claims to 224,000 for the week ending March 22, with the 4-week moving average also declining. The insured u...

Slight Dip in US Jobless Claims: A Glimpse into the Labor Market's Resilience

The US Department of Labor reported a slight decrease in initial jobless claims to 224,000 for the week ending March 22, with the 4-week moving average also declining. The insured ...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Dip to 224,000, Beating Expectations

The US Department of Labor reports a slight decrease in initial jobless claims to 224,000 for the week ending March 22, with the 4-week moving average also declining. The insured u...

February Sees Australia's Unemployment Rate Holding Steady at 4.1%

Australia's unemployment rate remained at 4.1% in February, with a decrease in job acquisitions and a drop in the participation rate. However, there was a slight decrease in the nu...

Germany's Economic Growth Forecast Slashed to 0.2% by Ifo Institute

The Ifo Institute has revised Germany's 2025 GDP growth forecast down to 0.2%, citing a deep recession in construction and manufacturing, while public services expand. Unemployment...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Dip to 220,000

The US job market shows resilience as initial jobless claims drop to 220,000, with the insured unemployment rate holding steady at 1.2%. The 4-week moving average, however, indicat...

February Sees a Surge in US Nonfarm Payrolls with 151,000 New Jobs Added

The US nonfarm payrolls increased by 151,000 in February, with healthcare leading job gains. Unemployment remained stable at 4.1%, and average hourly earnings rose slightly.

Switzerland's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.7% in February: A Closer Look

Switzerland's unemployment rate stayed at 2.7% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed. The job market showed signs of growth with an increase in reported v...

Eurozone Unemployment Holds Steady at 6.2% in January: A Closer Look

The Eurozone's unemployment rate remained steady at 6.2% in January, with Spain having the highest rate and Czechia and Poland the lowest. A significant year-over-year improvement ...

Spain Sees a Significant Drop in Unemployment Rates, Reaching a 17-Year Low in February

Spain's unemployment rate decreased by 0.23% in February, the lowest in 17 years, with 5,994 fewer people unemployed, signaling a positive shift towards economic recovery.

Japan's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 2.5% in January, Surpassing Expectations

Japan's unemployment rate increased to 2.5% in January, slightly above expectations. Despite this, the job market remains robust with a slight increase in job openings, indicating ...

Germany's Job Market Holds Steady: Unemployment Rate Stays at 6.4% in February

Germany's unemployment rate remained steady at 6.4% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals. Underemployment also saw a rise, reflecting the ong...

ECB Reports Drop in 1-Year Inflation Expectations to 2.6%, Signaling Economic Shifts

The European Central Bank's January 2025 survey shows a decrease in 1-year inflation expectations to 2.6%, while 3-year expectations remain at 2.4%. Economic growth expectations im...

Germany's Job Market Holds Steady: Unemployment Rate Stays at 6.4% in February

Germany's unemployment rate remained at 6.4% in February, with a slight increase in the number of unemployed people. Underemployment also rose, reflecting ongoing challenges in the...

ECB Reports Decline in 1-Year Inflation Expectations to 2.6% Amid Economic Growth Optimism

The European Central Bank's January 2025 survey shows a slight decrease in one-year inflation expectations to 2.6%, with three-year expectations steady at 2.4%. Economic growth exp...

European Central Bank Reports Decline in 1-Year Ahead Inflation Expectations to 2.6%

The European Central Bank's January 2025 survey reveals a decrease in 1-year ahead inflation expectations to 2.6%, while three-year ahead expectations remain at 2.4%. Economic grow...