Economy
U.S. Job Growth Decelerates in June
The U.S. labor market saw a significant slowdown in June, adding 57,000 jobs, the Labor Department reported. This marks a deceleration from...
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World Business
Switzerland’s 10 Million Cap: Economic Peril Looms
Swiss voters will decide on a far-right initiative to cap population at 10 million, sparking concerns over labor shortages and a potential...
Economy
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 226,000, Layoffs Remain Low
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell modestly last week to 226,000, signaling continued low layoff rates and a robust job market.
World Business
Swiss Vote on Population Cap Risks Economic Harm, EU Rift
Swiss voters will decide on a far-right initiative to cap the population at 10 million, a move experts warn could severely impact...
Economy
US Job Openings Climb to 7.6 Million in April Despite Iran War Fallout
U.S. job openings surged to 7.6 million in April, demonstrating unexpected resilience in the labor market despite economic uncertainty stemming from the...
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...
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,...