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Semaforfinance5 days ago
Protests Shut Retail Districts in Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria Amid Migration and Unemployment Tensions
Mass protests in Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria last week shut retail districts and prompted emergency security steps. Executives report added costs along key freight routes and factory disruptions tied to demands over foreign workers.
ndtv.comworld6 days ago
Gaza Unemployment Hits 80 Percent Two Years After War Began
Rawan al-Jabali and Mohammed al-Khudari, both graduates of the Islamic University of Gaza, have searched for work without success since completing their studies. Unemployment stands at 80 percent and poverty exceeds 93 percent across the territory.
abcnews.go.comfinance6 days ago
U.S. jobless claims fall to 215,000 in week ending July 4
Applications for unemployment benefits declined by 2,000 from the prior week. The Labor Department reported the figure Thursday.
abcnews.go.comfinance13 days ago
U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2 Percent While Wage Growth Stays Flat
The unemployment rate declined to 4.2 percent in the latest reading. Average hourly earnings showed no change, leaving the Federal Reserve chairman room to focus on inflation.
focustaiwan.twworld14 days ago
Spain's Registered Unemployment Falls to Lowest Since 2008 While Remaining Above 2.29 Million
The Ministry of Labour reported a June drop of 28,739 people, bringing total registered unemployment to 2,291,982. Social Security contributors reached a record 22.47 million.
Wiredtechnology17 days ago
Reddit Forum for Near-Homeless Users Grows to 85,000 Subscribers
The r/almosthomeless subreddit has added 16,000 members in the past year as users share survival tips amid job loss and housing costs. Personal accounts describe living in vehicles, shelters, and open spaces across multiple states.
csmonitor.comworld34 days ago
Youth Group Stages First Street Protest in New Delhi Over Jobs and Exam Leaks
Hundreds gathered in New Delhi on June 6, 2026, for the first public demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party. The group formed after a Supreme Court remark comparing unemployed youth to cockroaches and now seeks changes to India's education and hiring systems.
New York Postworld36 days ago
Labor Department Recovers $9 Million in Fraudulent New Jersey Unemployment Claims from Pandemic Era
Federal investigators identified more than 53,000 fraudulent unemployment claims in New Jersey and are returning over $9 million to U.S. coffers. The case is part of a broader review of nearly $1 billion in potential pandemic-era fraud.
koreatimes.co.krpolitics39 days ago
Frustrated Indian Youth Adopt Cockroach as Protest Symbol Amid Unemployment and Exam Scandals
Indian students facing unemployment and exam scandals have begun rallying behind the cockroach as a symbol of resilience. NPR reported the development from New Delhi on June 6, 2026.
indianexpress.compolitics40 days ago
India Youth Group Plans New Delhi Protest Over Jobs and Prices
An online youth movement that began criticizing government economic policy will hold a street demonstration in New Delhi this Saturday. The group’s leader, who lives in the United States, intends to return for the event despite possible arrest.
pbs.orgworld41 days ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to four-month high
Initial jobless claims increased to 240,000 for the week ending May 30. Nonfarm business sector labor productivity fell 0.8 percent in the first quarter after seasonal adjustment.
marketwatch.comfinance41 days ago
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 225,000 in Latest Week
Initial claims increased 13,000 to 225,000 for the week ending May 30, above the 215,000 estimate. Continuing claims fell 8,000 to 1,777,000 the prior week.
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finance48 days ago
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 215,000
Initial claims for unemployment benefits increased to 215,000 for the week ending May 2. Continuing claims also moved higher, reaching 1.786 million.
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance55 days ago
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 209,000 for Week Ending May 16
Applications for unemployment benefits declined last week. The Labor Department reported the figure came in below analyst forecasts.
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BBC Newsworld57 days ago
Afghan Families Face Hunger as Aid Cuts and Drought Worsen
Three in four Afghans cannot meet basic needs, according to United Nations figures. Unemployment has left many households without steady income while aid inflows have fallen sharply.
usmagazine.comfinance58 days ago
Economist Who Challenged Inflation Unemployment Tradeoff Dies at 92
An economist who received a Nobel Prize in 2006 for research on inflation and unemployment has died at age 92. The work questioned long-held assumptions about the relationship between higher inflation and lower unemployment rates.
hromadske.radioworld62 days ago
US Jobless Claims Rise to 211,000 as Iran War Continues
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased by 12,000 to 211,000 for the week ending May 9, the Labor Department reported. The figure remains near historic lows even as the war in Iran has driven oil prices up more than 50 percent and pushed U.S. gasoline t…
citizen.co.zaworld69 days ago
Zimbabwe Ranks 15th, South Africa 7th on Hanke's 2025 Misery Index
Zimbabwe placed 15th and South Africa seventh on economist Steve Hanke's 2025 Annual Misery Index, marking the first time Zimbabwe has ranked better than its neighbor. Venezuela, Sudan and Turkey occupy the three worst positions. Hanke attributed South Africa's decline to high un…
upi.compolitics73 days ago
Iran's Economic Difficulties Could Influence Negotiations with US
Iran's economy faces challenges from war damages, inflation, currency devaluation, unemployment, and reduced oil revenues. These issues may affect the country's stance in negotiations with the US. Estimates indicate significant economic impacts, including potential increases in p…
rte.iefinance81 days ago
US Consumers Expect Higher Unemployment Over Next Year, Survey Shows
A recent survey indicates that 64% of US consumers anticipate unemployment to rise over the next 12 months, approaching a record high. This figure has doubled from 32% in June 2022. The data reflects growing expectations of job market challenges among Americans.
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cicnews.comfinance86 days ago
UK Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9% in Three Months to February
The UK's unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months ending February, according to the Office for National Statistics. The decline was attributed to an increase in economic inactivity, particularly among students not seeking work. Wages grew by 3.6% annually in the Decembe…
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US Unemployment Benefit Applications Decline, Suggesting Steady Layoff Levels
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits decreased last week, indicating that layoffs have remained relatively stable. The data suggests limited changes in job cuts across the country during this period.
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