China rolled out a new measure of youth unemployment. It shows the nation’s labor market is still a mess, think tank says

China released a revised youth unemployment figure after not publishing data since June 2023. The new metric excludes students. December’s youth unemployment stood at 14.9%. But this is still above … China released a revised youth unemployment figure after not publishing data since June 2023. The new metric excludes students. December’s youth unemployment stood at…

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Unemployment claims in Ohio declined last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Ohio dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,319 in … Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Ohio dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said…

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Unemployment In France

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U.K. Labor Market Remains Tight as Unemployment Unexpectedly Falls

U.K. wage growth eased a little less than forecast in the fourth quarter, while unemployment unexpectedly ticked down, signaling a stubbornly tight labor market and reflecting still-significant … U.K. wage growth eased a little less than forecast in the fourth quarter, while unemployment unexpectedly ticked down, signaling a stubbornly tight labor market and reflecting still-significant…

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7 Jobs With the Highest Unemployment Rates in 2024

Certain professions tend to have high unemployment rates. Technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, and global economic factors have all altered the employment landscape. Here are seven … Certain professions tend to have high unemployment rates. Technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, and global economic factors have all altered the employment landscape. Here are seven…

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