Economy
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs, Labor Market Gains Steam Amid Inflation Challenge
U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, marking the third consecutive month of gains as the labor market strengthens. However, wage growth...
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Finance
Australia Boosts Minimum Wage 4.75% Amid Economic Uncertainty
Australia's industrial umpire has raised the national minimum wage by 4.75%, citing economic uncertainty and falling short of closing the real wage...
Markets
Remote Work, Not AI, Drives 20% Unemployment Rise for Young Grads, Fed Research Finds
New research from the New York Fed indicates remote work, not AI, is behind a 20% rise in unemployment for recent college...
Economy
May Jobs Report Forecasts Solid Payroll Gains, 4.3% Unemployment
Economists project the upcoming US May jobs report will reveal a steady 4.3% unemployment rate and a significant 89,000 increase in payrolls,...
Economy
Inflation Gauge Hits 3-Year High, Consumer Confidence Declines
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to a three-year high of 3.8%, squeezing American finances as consumer confidence slides and mortgage...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Edge Up to 215,000, Layoffs Stay Low Amid Geopolitical Strain
Initial US jobless claims increased to 215,000 last week, yet overall layoffs remain historically low despite economic uncertainty fueled by the Iran...
Economy
US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market Since 1948
Teenage job-seekers are projected to encounter the most challenging summer employment landscape since 1948, driven by inflation and soaring fuel costs. Employers...
Markets
UK Businesses Increase Temp Staffing to Counter Volatility
British employers are increasingly turning to temporary workers, a recent survey shows, as they navigate economic turbulence exacerbated by geopolitical events. Permanent...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Dip as Layoffs Remain Subdued
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, signaling continued low layoff rates amidst global economic uncertainty.