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The unemployment rate remained virtually unchanged as the economy adds only 12,000 jobs

Learn about the recent job market report in the U.S., highlighting the complexities of interpreting labor market data and the resilience of the economy.

October jobs report reveals modest job growth, stable unemployment rate, and impact of recent events on the economy before Election Day.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -1.86%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.90%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.44%. Stocks on Thursday sold off sharply, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.03%. Stocks today are falling sharply, with the S&P 500 posting a 3-week low, the...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.40%. Stocks today are moderately lower, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials falling...

Youth unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria for decades. This is why policymakers are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship education as a solution. It is hoped that entrepreneurship will reduce reliance on formal jobs and create more opportunities for self-employment.

South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth.

Despite his claims to the contrary, unemployment is low, inflation is way down, and job growth is remarkably strong

The Himalayan country is facing unprecedented emigration and high youth unemployment, casting doubt on its famous happiness-based economic approach

The Palestinian economy has been devastated beyond recognition. Israel’s intense military operations in Gaza have led to unprecedented destruction, wiping out much of the enclave’s essential infrastructure, private property and agricultural resources.