Unemployment and the rise of the Nazis Letter: John Plowright reflects on how unemployment was viewed by Germans and the fear the KPD sparked The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Why it’s more important than ever to jump-start entrepreneurial careers from the college classroom Recent college graduates are facing a job market that’s only getting tougher. Their unemployment rate hit 5.7%, compared to 4.1% for all workers, in June 2026. That may not sound like much, but it’s one of the worst rates in the past 20 years. The Conversation · Oct 5
Unemployed Husbands Had 138% Higher Odds of Divorce 2 Years Later, Study Finds Losing a job late in your career can do much more than disrupt your paycheck and retirement plan. New research examining marriages in midlife and... Saving Advice · Oct 3
America In Focus: Unemployment rate climbs, mortgage rate hits nearly 3 year high U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday The Independent UK · Oct 3
Wall Street week ahead: Fed minutes, unemployment data, consumer sentiment update Wall Street has a busy week ahead with a mix of economic updates and details about the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates at its last meeting The Independent UK · Oct 3
Why Credo Technology Stock Is Surging 8% on an Unemployment Jump Despite a poor employment report, semiconductor stocks got a much-needed jolt, especially CRDO, which rose over 8% in morning trading Friday. Barchart · Oct 2
Hip-pocket politics is Labor’s greatest vulnerability – and red-hot anger over the latest rate rise isn’t helping Unemployment is up, house prices are down and interest rates are rising – giving Angus Taylor the chance to show how he can turn things around The Guardian - AU · Oct 2
Bets on US Federal Reserve rate hike in October fall as job market cools Last month, the US economy added only 29,000 jobs, significantly below the economists’ forecast of 90,000 jobs. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, indicating a slight deterioration in the labor market. Traders decreased expectations for another Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this year, with less than a 20% chance… The Economic Times · Oct 2
US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September The U.S. job market saw a sharp decline, with only 29,000 new positions added last month, pushing the unemployment rate up slightly to 4.2%. Economists had expected better results, predicting the creation of roughly 90,000 jobs. Consumer confidence has taken a hit as many Americans voice their worries about the… The Economic Times · Oct 2
U.S. hiring stalls at 29,000, yet Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge: Why Wall Street welcomed September’s weak jobs report US jobs report and markets: The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below the 90,000 economists expected. Unemployment also edged up to 4.2%. On the surface, that looks like bad news for the economy. Wall Street saw another side of it. The Dow rose 0.64%, the S&P 500… The Economic Times · Oct 2
US jobs growth undershoots expectations with 60,000 fewer jobs added than expected Friday's update is the final official jobs snapshot prior to Nov. 3 elections that will reveal whether Trump's Republicans can preserve their full command of Congress The Independent UK · Oct 2
U.S. Jobs Increased Well Below Expectations Last Month. Unemployment Rose. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 29,000, while the unemployment rate stood at 4.2%. International Business Times · Oct 2
US added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month’s gains Final jobs report before the midterm elections also shows the US unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% The Guardian - US · Oct 2
U.S. Job Growth Is Expected To Slow In September. Unemployment Is Forecast To Hold At 4.1% Economists expect employers to have added 84,000 jobs last month, well below the 162,000 increase recorded in August. International Business Times · Oct 2
The Independent UK · Oct 2 Confidence about the economy is in short supply despite a relatively solid job market The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proven sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing and squeezed family budgets
The Independent UK · Oct 1 U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security
Barchart · Oct 1 Nasdaq Futures Climb as Micron’s Upbeat Forecast Boosts Chipmakers December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +0.51% this morning as strong quarterly results and guidance from Micron Technology boosted chipmakers and other AI-related stocks.
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 America Has a Jobs Plot Twist: Nearly 2 Million Jobless for 27+ Weeks Despite US Unemployment Rate at 4.1% The mean unemployment spell reached 26.3 weeks in August, while the median was 11.4 weeks, leaving a much longer tail among the unemployed.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30 If turbocharged petrol prices are driving up inflation, then why are Australia’s unemployed on the line? Avoiding a rise in unemployment is important for the RBA – but apparently not a dealbreaker
Barchart · Sep 30 U.S. Stock Futures Muted With Focus on PCE Inflation Data and Micron Earnings December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.07%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.08% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge and earnings from memory-chip maker Micron Technology.
Evening Standard · Sep 28 Burnham to pledge ‘honest conversation’ on tough issues in conference address The Prime Minister will unveil a raft of policies on social care, youth unemployment and public control of utilities.
AAP · Sep 28 More pain brews for borrowers as rates hit 15-year high The Reserve Bank's decision to lift the cash rate to 4.6 per cent was unanimous, but economists are divided on whether borrowers can expect more hikes.
The Economic Times · Sep 27 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 · Sep 25 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…