Labour market
Our economy coverage grouped into 7 sections, including Wage growth, Labour force participation and Quits and job switching, drawing on the 10 reports
September Jobs Report Shows Payroll Slowdown, Rising Unemployment
The U.S. Added just 29,000 jobs in September, far below forecasts, as the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. The data has sharply reduced market...
September jobs report slashes Fed rate hike expectations
A weaker-than-expected US jobs report showing just 29,000 new positions in September triggered a sharp market rally as investors scaled back bets on...
Labour's Healey pledges fiscal discipline
Chancellor John Healey outlined Labour's economic vision, stressing fiscal discipline as the foundation for job creation and reindustrialisation.
UK government borrowing hits £18.3bn in August
UK public sector borrowing reached £18.3bn in August, surpassing both market and official forecasts.
UK Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year Low on Rate and Job Fears
A key survey shows UK consumer sentiment fell to a three-year low in September, driven by fears of higher interest rates and job market insecurity.
Economist warns of financial crisis risks from oil and AI
Guardian columnist Larry Elliott highlights rising oil prices, bond market sell-offs, and AI industry warnings as signs of strain like those that...
Bond Market Wildfire Alarms World Leaders
Global bond markets are under strain from geopolitical tensions and surging demand from tech giants and governments.
Austin Employment Outpaces Texas and U.S. in July
Austin's job market grew faster than Texas and the U.S. in July. Unemployment stayed at 3.8%, while wages and home prices rose.
Chinese Robotics Giant Unitree Makes Successful Stock Market Debut
Unitree Robotics, a leading Chinese robotics firm, has made a successful stock market debut in Shanghai, with its shares rising by over 460% on the...
FOMC Minutes Reveal July 2026 Policy Deliberations
The Federal Reserve released the minutes from its July 28-29, 2026 Federal Open Market Committee meeting, providing insights into the economic and...