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Unemployment rate rises and vacancies slump in first signs of Iran war jobs hit

Experts said the gloomy ONS figures showed the beginning of a hit to jobs from the energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict.

Evening Standard

UK unemployment rate rises as pressures from Iran war hits job market

THE UK unemployment rate has risen in the three months to March as the pressure stemming from the Iran war begins to show in economic reports

The National (Scotland)

No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn

Rise in unemployment and weak pay growth underline how tough this year will be for UK households

The Guardian - UK

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UK wage growth slows and unemployment rate rises as companies react to Iran war – as it happened

Jobless rate unexpectedly rises to 5% and employment falls by 100,000, biggest drop in six years; economists say June interest rate hike looks less likely

The Guardian - UK

UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war

Pay growth eases to 3.4% as businesses face pressure from soaring energy costs

The Guardian - UK

The Job Market Is Stable But Workers Say It Feels Frozen: Report

A new analysis looking at various aspects of the economy shows a labor market that looks stable on paper but feels punishing for many job seekers as unemployment remains relatively low.

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Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?

Of the many budgets delivered since the Second World War, four stand out as having ushered in or consolidated significant economic reform.

The Conversation

Gen Z calls degrees 'useless'—but 20 years of data tells a different story: graduates are still the least likely to be unemployed

Graduates are drowning in debt and stuck in underpaid jobs—but the data shows they're still the least likely to be unemployed of anyone right now.

Fortune

‘It makes me feel quite dehumanised’: young at London career fair lay bare barriers to jobs

UK capital is perceived as work hub – but as youth unemployment soars, many feel exiled from job market

The Guardian - UK

How Jerome Powell navigated pandemic, inflation and Trump

The outgoing Federal Reserve chair guided the U.S. economy through extreme tumult.

Axios

Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.

The Economic Times

India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%

India's job market shows stability. The overall unemployment rate was 5.2% in April 2026. Rural joblessness increased slightly. Urban unemployment saw a small decrease. Labour force participation declined for both men and women. Worker population ratio also moderated. These trends indicate minor shifts in employment conditions across the country.

The Economic Times

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable

Initial jobless claims rose moderately to 211,000 last week, indicating a stable labor market despite rising inflation driven by energy prices. While producer prices saw their largest increase in four years, nonfarm payrolls continued to show strong gains, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%.

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International Business Times

U.S. College Graduates Are Entering a 'Low-Hire' Economy With Fewer Openings, Report Details

The national unemployment rate sits near 4.2%, but a new report describes a labor market that looks healthy from the outside but feels broken to many people trying to enter or reenter it.

The Independent UK

The gap between America’s wealthiest and everyday citizens is the biggest it has been in generations

The U.S. economy is increasingly bifurcating, with high gas prices and employment issues hitting lower-income households, while the richest Americans enjoy tax cuts and a soaring stock market

The Times of India

Afghanistan’s ‘one-kidney village’ where residents sold organs to survive

On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s…

Newsroom.co.nz

Hard labour – under the hood of the stalled New Zealand job market (in charts)

NZ’s unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent in the first quarter, but broader labour market data shows a still-flat job market with slow turnover and weakness skewing young and north.

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44 Science And Technology News That Might Make You Fear For The Future

What once belonged purely to science fiction is steadily becoming part of everyday life. From automation to advanced tech concepts, people online are constantly discussing what the next few years could bring. This collection gathers some of the most interesting posts about the future and where things may be headed.

The Guardian - UK

‘We feel angry – and we have reason to be’: Brazil’s resurgent punk scene is a howl of outrage at injustice

Thriving punk culture seen as response to frustrations at unemployment, urban violence, police brutality and deprivation

Times Life

Labour Day 2026: The Hidden Cost of Gig Work in India

Every year, International Workers' Day invites reflection on the dignity of work, the rights of workers, and the evolving nature of employment. In 2026, that reflection feels more urgent than ever in India, where the rise of gig work has quietly reshaped what it means to earn a living. What…

Barchart

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Rally to Record Highs on Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.01%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Weakens as Japan Intervenes in Forex Market to Support the Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday tumbled to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.95%. Thursday’s +2% rally in the yen weighed on the dollar after the Nikkei reported that the Japanese government and the BOJ conducted yen-buying operations. Earlier on Thursday, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned...

The Independent UK

Argentine workers mark May Day with protests over Milei's labor-law overhaul

Argentine workers were protesting in the capital of Buenos Aires as annual May Day demonstrations in the South American nation coincided with smoldering anger over President Javier Milei’s recent overhaul of long-robust labor protections and increased unemployment

The Economic Times

India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persist

India’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and rising unemployment among youth, who account for 83% of the jobless. Despite economic recovery, limited employment opportunities and low employability are pushing many young workers into gig roles, often without…

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