US labour market data: Jobless claims drop to 233,000 as layoffs stay low; total unemployment rolls hold near 2 million
US jobless claims fell to 233,000 last week, signaling a robust labor market despite economic uncertainties. The Labor Department’s data showed a decrease of 4,000 ...
Unemployment in India: Jobless rate rises to 5.6% in May; women face higher unemployment at 5.8%
India’s unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May 2025, up from 5.1% in April, primarily due to seasonal factors and decreased rural employment after the ...
Tariff tremors: US adds 139,000 jobs in May even as hiring slows and recession fears grow
US employers added 139,000 jobs in May, a slowdown from April’s revised 147,000, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.2%. This undershot expectations amid concerns ...
