INSANE: Unemployment - The Real Truth

US hiring appetite is healthy as economy powers ahead

The labor market in the US is poised for notable growth as nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to climb in September. Economists foresee the unemployment rate holding steady at a low 4.1%. Promising economic data highlights strong consumer spending and substantial capital investments, painting a picture of economic resilience.

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Singapore population hits record 6.21 million, driven by rise in foreign residents

Singapore's population grew by 1.6% in June, reaching a new high of 6.21 million individuals. The increase was primarily fueled by a 3.7% rise in the number of foreign residents, totaling 1.98 million. Despite low unemployment rates, the government faces challenges regarding rising immigration and its impact on living conditions.…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Gold heads for weekly decline as dollar firms, Fed rate outlook weighs

On Friday, gold prices experienced a drop, marking a downward trend for the week due to a robust dollar and ongoing forecasts of elevated interest rates. Spot gold fell by 0.2%, while US gold futures saw a slight uptick. Officials from the Fed suggested that interest rate hikes might be…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living

Latest data also shows unemployment at highest level since the pandemic, which analysts doubt will stop RBA hiking interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Unemployment rises to 4.6%, but a September interest rate hike still looks likely

Unemployment rose to 4.6% in August, new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show. That’s the highest it’s been since November 2021.

The Conversation · Sep 24

Since 2022, a coach’s free job-search network has helped over 50,000 people

Phyl Terry’s Never Search Alone movement has grown from a free job-search effort into a large volunteer network supporting people through unemployment and career changes. Started in 2022, the programme was built around a simple idea that job seekers should not have to handle the process by themselves. By 2026,…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Unemployment nears five-year high ahead of rates call

While a rise in the unemployment rate in August likely won't stop the Reserve Bank hiking rates at its next board meeting, further rate rises are less certain.

AAP · Sep 23

Moroccans vote in parliamentary elections after migrant rush to Ceuta

Moroccan voters choose new parliament Wednesday in elections dominated by economic concerns after a mass migration surge to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July highlighted rising youth unemployment and cost of living concerns. Nearly 16 million Moroccans have registered to elect 395 members of the House of Representatives.

France 24 · Sep 23

Morocco goes to polls with youth unemployment topping voter concerns

Moroccans will on Wednesday elect a new parliament, with the political disengagement of the country's youth among the main issues shaping the vote.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23

BJP wants to turn 2027 UP polls into Hindu-Muslim contest: Shivpal Yadav

Shivpal Yadav expressed concerns about the BJP's attempts to create a Hindu-Muslim divide during elections. He emphasized that the Samajwadi Party aims to focus on development and social justice. Yadav also highlighted allegations that the state government discriminates against minorities and backward classes. Additionally, he pointed out increasing issues like…

The Economic Times · Sep 23