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Cameroon’s president, 92, wants another seven-year term

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The Independent UK

All signs point to jobs market holding firm in new data

Forward indicators suggest Australia's unusually low unemployment rate will stay steady in fresh data set to be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

AAP

Lesotho declares 'state of disaster' as it struggles with US policy changes

Lesotho's reliance on the United States has left the country on the brink of disaster following the Trump administration's decision to cut off aid. Its manufacturing sector too is under threat, thanks to uncertainty around the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

Radio France Internationale

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15 Cities With the Best Job Markets in 2025 — and How Much It Costs To Live There

Looking to move for better job prospects? These 15 U.S. cities offer booming job markets in 2025—plus what it really costs to live in each one.

GOBankingRates

Cash in Gaza: Palestinians pay a high price in a shattered economy

At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families, some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.

Euronews

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the historically healthy range of the past couple years

The Independent UK

Gen Z Is Skipping College for 6-Figure Trade Jobs Like Welding And Plumbing — But These Careers Now Have The Highest Unemployment Rate

College? For many in Gen Z, that's starting to sound like a bad investment.

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Flights cancelled as Indonesia volcano erupts again – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

'Into A Void': Young US College Graduates Face Employment Crisis

Over two years, Rebecca Atkins filed more than 250 job applications, and felt like every one was going into a gaping chasm -- one opened by the highest unemployment rate for recent college graduates in the United States in more than a decade.

International Business Times

US Economy Defies Forecasts With Strong Job Growth as Private Sector Weakens

The US economy added 147,000 job, which is higher than the predictions made by analysts. Unemployment rate is not down to 4.1%!

International Business Times UK

Stocks Rally as US Payroll Report Encourages Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.83%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.99%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.77%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

US labor market surprises with 147K new jobs last month despite Trump’s tariffs causing economic concerns

The positive figures conceal underlying weaknesses

The Independent UK

Crude Oil Down 1%; Tripadvisor Shares Jump

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more 1% on Thursday.

Benzinga

Pound climbs and bond yields ease as PM backs Reeves

The FTSE 100 index closed up 48.51 points at 8,823.20.

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Barchart

Dollar Moves Higher on Stronger-Than-Expected US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.36%. The dollar is higher after the stronger-than-expected US payroll report of +147,000 suggested continued strength in the US economy. The dollar is also seeing support from improved interest rate differentials, with the 10-year T-note moving higher by +5 bp. The dollar...

Benzinga

Dow Jumps Over 200 Points; US Nonfarm Payrolls Beat Estimates

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points on Thursday.

Barchart

Stocks Rally on the Stronger-Than-Expected US Payroll Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.65%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.46%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

International Business Times

US Hiring Beats Expectations In June Despite Tariff Worries

The US economy added more jobs than expected in June while the unemployment rate edged down, government data showed Thursday, offering signs of continued labor market strength despite worries over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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The Guardian - US

US adds 147,000 jobs in June, surpassing expectations amid Trump trade war

Economists anticipated drop, but 8,000 new positions were added in June compared with May, with unemployment rate down to 4.1%

The Independent UK

U.S. applications for jobless aid fell to 233,000 last week as layoffs remain low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain low despite uncertainty about how tariffs will impact the economy

Fortune

Gen Z is ditching college for ‘more secure’ trade jobs—but building inspectors, electricians and plumbers actually have the worst unemployment rate

Trade jobs have been rebranded as a shortcut to six-figure salaries, without student debt, and immunity from automation. But Gen Z could be walking into a trap.

Euronews

Eurozone unemployment ticks up modestly as tariff uncertainty lingers

Businesses in Europe must contend with economic uncertainty when looking for new hires, although unemployment rates remains historically low.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Slip With Focus on Trump’s Tax Bill and Trade Deals, U.S. JOLTs Report and Powell’s Remarks on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.21%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.29% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally, as investors monitor progress on U.S. trade talks and wrangling in Washington over President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending bill.

The Guardian - UK

Lesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister

Tšolo Thakeli had long campaigned on youth joblessness, but a post questioning Sam Maketane’s promises on work creation landed him in prison

The Conversation

Gen Z is struggling to find work: 4 strategies to move forward

As the school year comes to a close, young Canadians entering the job market are facing one of the toughest hiring seasons in years. Despite their drive to build careers and connections, many Gen Z are entering a stagnant job market.

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