Unemployment Rate
Australia unemployment hits five-year high of 4.7 per cent
Australia's national unemployment rate reached 4.7 per cent in September 2026 as the economy unexpectedly shed 39,300 jobs.
US employers add just 29,000 jobs in September as labor market softens
U.S. employers added a modest 29,000 positions in September as the national unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%, signaling a softening labor market.
US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues
The United States labor market suffered an unexpected setback in July as nonfarm payrolls dropped by 23,000 and previous months saw severe downward revisions.
UK unemployment rate at 4.4 percent as vacancies fall for 31st period
The UK labour market shows signs of cooling as unemployment rose to 4.4% and job vacancies recorded their 31st consecutive period of decline. The ONS continues to adjust its methodology to address volatility in survey data.
US hiring slows to 57,000 jobs in June as employer caution persists
U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, a figure complicated by downward revisions to previous months and a decline in labor force participation.