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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...

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...

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...

US Job Market Strengthens: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 213,000

The US Department of Labor reported a decrease in initial jobless claims to 213,000 for the week ending February 8, indicating a strong job market. The insured unemployment rate re...

Unexpected Surge: US Jobless Claims Jump by 11,000 to 219,000

The US Department of Labor reported an unexpected increase in initial jobless claims by 11,000 to 219,000 for the week ending January 31, exceeding analysts' forecasts. The four-we...

Japan's Job Market Tightens Further: Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.4% in December

Japan's unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 2.4% in December, signaling a tightening job market. The job-to-applicant ratio remained at 1.25, reflecting a robust demand for labo...

Japan's Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.4% in December, Beating Expectations

Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.4% in December, outperforming expectations and showing a slight improvement from the previous month. The job-to-applicant ratio remained steady ...

Japan's Unemployment Dips to 2.4% in December, Surpassing Expectations

Japan's unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 2.4% in December, showing improvement from the previous month and indicating a stable job market with a consistent job-to-applican...

Japan's Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.4% in December, Surpassing Expectations

Japan's unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 2.4% in December, showing a slight improvement from the previous month. The job market remains stable with a consistent job-to-app...

UK Faces Rising Unemployment: Rate Climbs to 4.4% in November

The UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.4% in the three months to November, according to the Office for National Statistics. This rise exceeds previous estimates and highlights a...

E-commerce Dominates as Premier Paymaster in 2024: A New Era of Digital Economy

In 2024, the e-commerce sector has emerged as the top paymaster, offering the highest salaries across various industries. This shift is driven by increased internet usage, the entr...

Japan's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.5% in November, Matching Expectations

Japan's unemployment rate remained steady at 2.5% in November, matching expectations and indicating a stable job market with a job-to-applicant ratio of 1.25.

Malaysians Flocking to Singapore for Lucrative Jobs and Better Retirement Prospects

Many Malaysians are finding employment in Singapore to secure better retirement prospects, attracted by higher salaries and Singapore's superior retirement system compared to Malay...

US Jobless Claims Drop Sharply: What Does It Mean for the Economy?

US jobless claims dropped by 22,000 to 220,000 in the week ending December 14, indicating a potential strengthening in the job market. The 4-week moving average increased to 225,50...

Optimistic Outlook: US Job Market Stabilizes, Inflation Nears 2% Target

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee provided an optimistic outlook on the US economy, emphasizing the stability and balance in the labor market and progress t...

Optimistic Economic Outlook: Stable Job Market and Inflation Progress

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee provided an optimistic outlook on the US economy, emphasizing the cooling labor market and progress towards the 2% inflati...

South Korea's Job Market Struggles: Only 200,000 New Jobs Created in 2023

South Korea's job market saw a sluggish growth in 2023 with only 200,000 new jobs created, marking the lowest annual increase on record. The job market dynamics shifted with a decl...

Hanoi Jobseekers Aim for $200-400 Monthly Salary Amidst Rising Job Openings

A survey by the Hanoi Employment Service Center shows that 72% of jobseekers aim for a monthly salary between $200 and $400. The job market is expected to stabilize with more job o...