Surging inflation making it harder for Marylanders to make ends meet
Inflation surged last month to the highest rate in more than three years, driving up the costs of…
AI job disruption may be compounded because nearly 75% don’t apply for unemployment benefits
It’s been a tough year for tech workers as the industry has been hit a record number of…
Blue-Collar Wages Rising in Japan Amid Labor Shortage
Labor shortages in some industries are leading to higher wages for blue-collar workers in Japan. Wages in Some…
Inflation beating pay rises in Europe: Where are workers losing the most?
Prices are rising again across Europe, but pay is not keeping up. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Inflation in the EU…
Japan’s real wages rise for fourth month, backing BOJ hike
Japanese workers’ real wages have increased for a fourth month, marking the longest stretch of gains in four…
Major Japanese Firms Boost Wages by Over 5% Again in 2026
Japan Data Economy Work Politics Jun 5, 2026 Major Japanese companies increased wages by more than 5% for…
Fair Work Commission annual ruling lifts minimum wage by 6 per cent and award rate by 4.75 per cent
Australia’s minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75 per…
Average wages across Europe: Countries with the highest and lowest salaries
Average wages differ sharply across Europe in 2025. When purchasing power is taken into account, the gap narrows.…
The job market is healing for everyone—except in the office
The U.S. labor market added 115,000 jobs in April, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, beating economist…
Europe’s wage growth since 2020: Are Europeans better off?
Hourly gross wages and salaries rose from €21.5 in 2020 to €26.2 in 2025 in the EU, reflecting…
A Tale of Two Economies: Greek Banks Thrive While Workers Struggle
The 2025 fiscal year was exceptionally profitable for Greece’s systemic banks, with combined net earnings surpassing €4.6 billion.…
Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook
European inflation surged in 2022 to levels not seen in 40 years. It peaked above 11% in the…