The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday climbed to a 4-3/4 month high and slightly higher. Higher T-note yields Thursday supported the dollar after the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 4-3/4 month high. Also, Thursday’s US weekly initial unemployment claims report fell more than expected to a 5-week low,...

Latest report shows a decrease in U.S. unemployment claims, indicating a robust labor market amidst Fed's rate hikes.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning extended Wednesday’s sharp rally to a 4-3/4 month high and is up by +0.16%. Higher T-note yields today are supporting the dollar as the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 4-3/4 month high. Also, US weekly initial unemployment claims fell more than expected...

Rahul Gandhi criticizes Modi government for ignoring unemployment and inflation issues, vows to prioritize poor and marginalized if elected.

Despite making tall claims about development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not dare to discuss issues such as unemployment and price rise, Communist Party of India (CPI) national secretary D. Raja said here on Thursday

The coming Lok Sabha election is framed as a contest between competing narratives, with political parties vying to convince voters of their ability to effectively address economic uncertainties; unemployment and price rises emerge as primary concerns for voters, reflecting a shift in their priorities compared with previous elections.

Over 60% of respondents assert that getting a job has become much more difficult now and 71% of respondents claim that prices have increased considerably in the last five years 

A Palestinian Authority official says there are around 700,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza who have gone six months without work since the war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7.

An analysis in The Hindu on unemployment in major Indian States

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits rose 9,000 for the week ending Mar. 30 to a seasonally adjusted 221,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 2,000 to 212,000. The four-week moving average as of Mar. 30 increased 2,750 from the previous week’s revised average to 214,250.

Congress criticizes BJP's "Double-Engine" government in Uttar Pradesh for failing youth, challenges PM Modi to address unemployment crisis.