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The Delayed September Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed

The September jobs report came in much higher than expected, lowering expectations for a December rate cut.

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Where in the EU sees the most long-term unemployment?

Southern EU nations and France see the highest rates of long-term joblessness, according to new Eurostat data, hitting migrants, people with disabilities, the youth, and those with less education the hardest.

Euronews

US added 119,000 jobs in September in report delayed by federal shutdown

Unemployment rate hits 4.4%, its highest level since 2021, and government has said no October report will be issued

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The Latest: Belated jobs report likely shows sluggish hiring

During the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, investors, businesses, policymakers and the Federal Reserve were groping in the dark for clues about the health of the American job market

The Independent UK

What to expect from US jobs report after lengthy data blackout?

Economists are predicting that 50,000 employees were hired in September, a slow improvement from August. The jobs report will be the final complete monthly update before the Fed's interest rate decision in December.

Euronews

Rising unemployment hitting shopper confidence, says JD Sports

The retailer said clothing sales in September were also impacted by unusually warm weather.

The Independent UK

Late-arriving September jobs report likely shows that hiring was sluggish but layoffs few

During the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, investors, businesses, policymakers and the Federal Reserve groped in the dark for clues about the health of the American job market

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Labor Department won't release full October jobs report, a casualty of the 43-day federal shutdown

The Labor Department said Wednesday that it will not be releasing a full jobs report for October because the 43-day federal government shutdown meant it couldn’t calculate the unemployment rate and some other key numbers

The Independent UK

Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

Euronews

Tariffs May Lower Inflation But Could Trigger A Sharp Rise In Joblessness, New Fed Research Suggests

Tariffs may shape inflation far differently than standard economic models predict, according to a new working paper from two San Francisco Fed researchers. Their findings suggest the impact of trade barriers is more complex than previously understood.

Benzinga

Fed researchers say tariffs actually lower inflation — because they're demand shocks that slam employment and economic activity

"Instead, tariff shocks appear to act as aggregate demand shocks—moving inflation and unemployment in the same directions."

Fortune

Half of all UK jobs shed since Labour came to power are among under-25s

Exclusive: David Blunkett warns Keir Starmer Britain’s youth are in danger of becoming ‘lost generation’ on his watch

The Guardian - UK

AI, Covid and taxes: what is behind steep rise in youth unemployment?

Last year’s employer NICs increase and a weak economy are adding to tricky conditions for young people

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s so demoralising’: UK graduates exasperated by high unemployment

Many question value of their degrees and hard work when confronted with a brutally competitive jobs market

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Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown

The Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, marking the beginning of the end of a data drought caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown

Euronews

Weak eurozone growth meets flat jobs market as bankruptcies surge

Eurozone GDP barely grew in the third quarter of 2025, rising just 0.2% as the wider EU posted similarly weak gains and unemployment remained flat. New business registrations increased, but a sharp rise in bankruptcies across key consumer-facing sectors could highlight a market under pressure.

International Business Times UK

UK's £100B AI Growth Zones Aim to Tackle Record Welsh Unemployment

The UK launches a £100B AI Growth Zone in North Wales, creating thousands of jobs alongside a £2.5B nuclear plant to combat Wales's highest unemployment rate.

International Business Times UK

North Wales £2.5B SMR Plans 3,000 Jobs Amid Rising Welsh Unemployment

A £2.5B nuclear investment in North Wales promises 3,000 future jobs, sparking a political row as the nation's unemployment rate hits a UK high.

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Evening Standard

London's unemployment hotspots revealed in interactive map as total hits 11-year high

London’s jobseeker benefit claimant rate is roughly 45% above the national average

Fortune

Trump, who slapped an extra $100,000 on the H-1B visa, now says there aren’t enough talented people in the U.S. to fill jobs

The president argued U.S. companies need specialized labor from foreign workers and can’t “take people off an unemployment line who haven't worked in five years.”

AAP

Rate cut hopes evaporate with healthy jobs figures

Shares have plunged and the Aussie dollar has soared after surprisingly robust jobs figures showed the economy is running near capacity.

GOBankingRates

10 Toughest States To Live in Where Paychecks Don’t Cover Everyday Costs

Struggling to make ends meet? These 10 states are where paychecks fall short of covering basic living costs—see if yours made the list.

International Business Times UK

December Rate Cut Looms as Jobless Rate Returns to COVID 19 Level

The UK's rising unemployment rate and stubborn inflation suggest the Bank of England may cut interest rates in December, amid economic uncertainty.

Euronews

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust embattled PM Keir Starmer

Since taking office, Starmer has struggled to deliver his flagship promise of economic growth, with figures released on Tuesday showing that unemployment had risen from 4.8% to 5%.

Evening Standard

The Standard podcast: London’s unemployment rate hits 11-year-high ahead of Autumn Budget

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