![Why the unemployment rate went up in August even though 187,000 jobs were added](/i/c/9a0d6308-6667-9497-b450-815f311cced4.webp)
Why the unemployment rate went up in August even though 187,000 jobs were added
Usually when the economy adds a lot of jobs in a given month the unemployment rate ticks down. That wasn't the case in August.
2023-09-01 23:53
![US private payrolls growth slows sharply in August - ADP](/i/c/dd91e28a-dffa-095b-6ea4-13af819e7fcb.webp)
US private payrolls growth slows sharply in August - ADP
WASHINGTON U.S. private payrolls increased less than expected in August, the latest indication that the labor market was
2023-08-30 20:46
![Japan's July jobless rate rises to 2.7%](/i/c/dde1369d-f1f4-3c7b-f837-9864808000eb.webp)
Japan's July jobless rate rises to 2.7%
TOKYO Japan's jobless rate rose to 2.7% in July from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday.
2023-08-29 07:47
![Employment figure hits record high in Republic of Ireland](/i/c/9425762c-4b2a-264c-cd70-4ad61913832f.webp)
Employment figure hits record high in Republic of Ireland
The percentage of people aged 15-64 who are in work in the Republic of Ireland is at an all-time high.
2023-08-24 20:52
![UK sees surge in interest from non-EU job hunters](/i/c/7638fc1e-a41c-27a4-356e-990c6603b2f5.webp)
UK sees surge in interest from non-EU job hunters
By David Milliken LONDON Britain has received a surge in job searches from overseas during the past year,
2023-08-22 07:16
![US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight](/i/c/bb935fb3-3a07-8b3d-dac7-6a87b7000607.webp)
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight
WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to a still
2023-08-17 20:59
![Australia July jobs take a surprise fall as market loosens](/i/c/862e004c-3074-d5c1-a272-75fb9ae01500.webp)
Australia July jobs take a surprise fall as market loosens
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia employment unexpectedly fell in July to end two months of very strong growth, while
2023-08-17 10:21
![More Chinese graduates return to hometowns in depressed economy - state media](/i/c/9dd3aecd-8903-5ed2-421f-edcd6f242530.webp)
More Chinese graduates return to hometowns in depressed economy - state media
BEIJING Almost half of Chinese undergraduates returned to their hometowns last year within six months of graduation, state
2023-08-09 16:26
![Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns](/i/c/91336afe-1fa1-58c6-22a3-5603514e77f6.webp)
Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns
The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years.
2023-08-09 15:21
![South Korea unemployment rate climbs to six-month high](/i/c/109c2819-1b82-88d6-bae2-3c8cd44d318e.webp)
South Korea unemployment rate climbs to six-month high
SEOUL South Korea's jobless rate climbed in July for a second month and hit the highest since January,
2023-08-09 07:27
![China exports see biggest drop for three years](/i/c/061aab2f-dc05-0794-507f-6f24d9bae14e.webp)
China exports see biggest drop for three years
Global demand for Chinese goods has fallen as the cost of living and rising interest rates bite.
2023-08-08 16:20
![Canada unexpectedly sheds jobs in July, central bank seen pausing hikes](/i/c/e3c7f5bd-fdbd-f0bf-0d91-8fa75d58cae6.webp)
Canada unexpectedly sheds jobs in July, central bank seen pausing hikes
By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Canadian economy unexpectedly shed a net 6,400 jobs in July while the jobless rate
2023-08-04 21:59