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Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds

New figures show Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3% – its highest level since late 2021 – in June this year, up from 4.1% in May.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025

Unemployment rate rises to highest level since the pandemic as jobs market cools

Weaker than expected figures suggest that an interest rate cut is “nailed on” for next month

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

UK unemployment rises and wage growth slows as jobs market ‘weakens’

ONS data shows jobless rate climbing to highest rate since June 2021 with growth in average earnings slowing to 5%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

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UK unemployment jumps to highest since 2021 as wage growth slows

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of UK unemployment increased to 4.7% in the three months to May.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Cathie Wood Says AI Is 'Hurting' Entry-Level Jobs, Offers Advice To Jobseekers: Here Is Her Advice For Those Joining The Workforce

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has sounded the alarm over growing job market pressures, especially for new college graduates, amid rising unemployment and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on entry-level roles.

Benzinga · Jul 17, 2025

UK payrolls down by 178,000 over last year; Bundesbank chief defends central bank independence after Trump’s attacks on Powell – as it happened

UK company payrolls have fallen steadily in recent months, pushing unemployment rate to four-year high

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 17 July: Later summer bookings hit easyJet shares, Ocado jumps

Later summer booking trends and cost pressures spooked easyJet investors today as the low-cost airline fell 7% in an otherwise robust FTSE 100 index.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

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Aussie shares soar as jobless rise lifts rates cut hope

The ASX200 climbed 0.9 per cent to its highest level ever after a surprise rise in unemployment set the stage for the Reserve Bank to cut rates.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

The college degree 'safety premium' is almost gone—but mainly because so many non-grads have given up looking for work

In 2025, the job-finding rate for college grads is just 0.9 percentage points higher than for non-degree holders, Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius found.

Fortune · Jul 14, 2025

AI’s Goldilocks problem: Powell, Huang, and Amodei can’t agree—And Gen Z’s fate lies in the balance

Dario Amodei, Jensen Huang, and Jerome Powell aren't equally bullish — or bearish — about AI. Will unemployment skyrocket to 20%, or will global GDP go up 7%?

Fortune · Jul 14, 2025

The 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live Where Price Doesn’t Mean Comfort

Selecting a place to live requires thorough research. Unfortunately, Americans are facing rising rental costs nationwide, impacting affordability for many, according to Zillow. Read Next: What Salary...

GOBankingRates · Jul 14, 2025

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

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The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

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 · Jul 13, 2025

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Radio France Internationale · Jul 12, 2025

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.

GOBankingRates · Jul 11, 2025

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.

Euronews · Jul 11, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

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

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Benzinga · Jul 8, 2025

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.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025

Flights cancelled as Indonesia volcano erupts again – as it happened

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International Business Times · Jul 6, 2025

'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 UK · Jul 3, 2025

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%!

Barchart · Jul 3, 2025

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...

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

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

The positive figures conceal underlying weaknesses

Benzinga · Jul 3, 2025

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.

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