Unemployment

Economists continue to view the labour market as still in a “low-hire, low-fire” state

2026-10-22T14:42:28.000Z

Claims remain below the 200,000 level for the fifth straight week

2026-10-15T13:35:48.000Z

Net employment rose 39,500 in August from July

2026-09-24T03:33:11.000Z

The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has jumped nearly 100 basis points since the Iran war started

2026-09-18T00:12:42.000Z

Employment rates are at a record high as longer life expectancy, better health and cost-of-living pressures delay boomers’ retirement

2026-09-14T07:20:44.000Z

POLITICS THAT MATTER

The region’s economic future hinges on a generation that still believes upward mobility is within reach

2026-08-25T23:00:00.000Z

The underemployment rate held at a two-year high of 6.4%

2026-08-20T03:34:38.000Z

More people are also seeking work

2026-08-05T00:14:24.000Z

The jobless rate is expected to reach 8.2% this year

2026-07-13T08:38:20.000Z

The country’s pivot from low-end manufacturing towards advanced technology may leave millions of workers behind

2026-07-11T08:24:00.000Z