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Pre-election UK interest rate cut unlikely despite cooling jobs market and rising mortgage arrears; Moody’s warns France over snap election – as it happened

Latest UK labour market report shows signs of cooling, as jobless rate hits highest since 2021

The Guardian - UK

Do unemployment benefits stifle entrepreneurship? It’s complicated

Unemployment in the UK rose to 4.4% at the end of April 2024. While this is by no means a worrying level of joblessness for an economy, it is the highest since September 2021, in the second year of the COVID pandemic, when it reached 4.4%.

The Conversation

UK unemployment rising at fastest pace of OECD countries, analysis shows

TUC says only Costa Rica had similar increase in first quarter as ONS data expected to show further rise in April

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India’s Modi urged to set ‘ambitious’ economic agenda after poll humbling

Unemployment and inflation among the biggest challenges facing Modi’s reduced coalition, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Modi 3.0 brings coalition concerns, and a paradox for pink papers

“India Inc wants new govt to create jobs, control inflation.”

Newslaundry

Latino unemployment rate climbs back to 5 percent in blowout jobs report for May

The employed population remained largely unchanged. Overall, nonfarm payrolls increased by 272,000 last month

Latin Times

The jobs report will ‘lead to continued controversy,’ leaving Jerome Powell in wait-and-see mode and dashing investor hopes for imminent rate cuts

ZipRecruiter’s chief economist says the latest jobs report “delivers a kind of hazy, mixed picture” that will leave the Fed—and investors—guessing.

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May's Jobs Growth Blows Past Forecasts: What the Experts Are Saying

A blowout jobs report and a bit of wage inflation means a Fed pivot towards easing will have to wait.

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Stagflation: is Australia heading back to the 1970s? Our economics and business writers go head to head

The economy has stalled and inflation remains high. Should we be worried? Guardian Australia’s experts have very different views

The Guardian - AU

US Economy Adds More Jobs Than Projected As Unemployment Rate Hits 4%

The U.S. economy added more jobs than projected in May, but the unemployment rate topped 4% for the first time in nearly 18 months.

International Business Times

US Hiring Surges Past Expectations As Job Market Still Strong

US job growth blew past estimates in May while unemployment also edged up, according to government data released Friday, underscoring the labor market's resilience as policymakers seek to cool the economy gradually.

International Business Times

US Unemployment Rate Hits 4%, Fed Not Concerned

US jobs report reveals 4% unemployment rate, surprising economists. Federal Reserve Chair Powell downplays impact on monetary policy.

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US Stocks Dip As Job Market Surges In May

US stocks fell on Friday due to strong job market data in May, leading to a rise in bond yields. Unemployment rate in the US also increased to 4%.

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Why doesn’t economic good news shift the polls for Rishi Sunak? An analysis of 27 past elections explains the problem

One of the few success stories of the Conservative government is the fall in inflation, which is now close to the target rate set by the Bank of England. In April 2024, the consumer price index, the most common measure of inflation, increased by 3% over the previous year compared…

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Al Jazeera

Gaza unemployment since start of Israel’s war soars to nearly 80%: ILO

Labour agency says occupied West Bank joblessness stands at almost 32 percent, giving a combined total of 50.8 percent.

International Business Times UK

How Much Should I Have In My Emergency Fund If I Live Paycheck to Paycheck? Two Experts Weigh In

Experts recommend a $2,467 emergency fund for low-income savers, but this might no longer work considering the current economic climate.

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US Jobless Claims Rise, Layoffs Remain Low Amid Economic Uncertainty

Insights on the U.S. labor market: jobless claims rise slightly, hiring pace moderates, and tech companies announce layoffs.

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Job figures are coming out, and here’s my prediction: The markets will overreact to the headlines

As the saying goes, “There are lies, damn lies and statistics.”

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The Guardian - UK

How voters turned against Narendra Modi in his party’s heartland

Anger at rampant unemployment, stagnant wages and inflation led to surprise losses in Uttar Pradesh

The Guardian - AU

Australia is on the brink of recession. So why does the RBA think we are spending too much?

Are we in a recession? No. But cripes, we may as well be

Latin Times

From Utah to Texas, here are the states with the best economies in the U.S., and the worst

As the U.S. continues to hold the spot for largest economy in the world, here are the states with the strongest economies across the country.

Fortune

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon is bracing for stagflation, but the economy could be headed for a 1950s-style boom instead

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Slip on Growth Fears, U.S. JOLTs Report in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.36%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.34% this morning after weak manufacturing data raised concerns about the U.S. economic health, while investors geared up for the latest reading on U.S. job openings.

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Stock Index Futures Slip Ahead of U.S. JOLTs Report

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.51%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.47% this morning following a volatile session on Monday, with investors gearing up for the latest reading on U.S. job openings.

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ANC Faces Potential Loss Of Parliamentary Majority In South Africa

South Africa's ANC faces potential loss of parliamentary majority in recent election, signaling desire for change and new directions in leadership.

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