Northland business numbers hit record high but unemployment still rising
The majority of businesses, at 48%, were in Whangārei, while 35% were in the Far North and 17%…
Rotorua tackles high youth unemployment amid fierce competition for jobs
Luxon told business leaders that lifting school attendance was “job number one” in reducing future unemployment. He said…
Why retirees could face a financial shock from Social Security in 2026
Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren’t prepared…
IMF raises China growth forecast to 5% for 2025, citing resilience
China’s economy is projected to grow by 5 per cent in 2025 before slowing to 4.5 per cent…
US tariffs ruin education dreams for children in India’s diamond hub | Unemployment
Surat, India – In 2018, Alpesh Bhai enrolled his three-year-old daughter in an English-language private school in Surat. This…
China to keep economic strategy in 2026, but slightly lower GDP target possible: analysts
As the Chinese leadership prepares to set the economic agenda for the year ahead, analysts expect Beijing to…
Türkiye extends streak of single‑digit unemployment to 2.5 years
The unemployment rate in Türkiye slipped 0.1 percentage points month-over-month to 8.5% in October, official data showed on…
US consumer confidence tumbles to lowest level since April | Business and Economy News
A sluggish job market lowers consumer confidence but may also lead to another rate cut from the Federal…
US economy adds 119,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate rises | Business and Economy News
United States job growth accelerated in September despite a cooling job market as the unemployment rate rose. Nonfarm…
Social Security 2026 COLA brings a historic raise for retirees
A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well above the national…
‘The kids aren’t alright,’ warns top economist, as unemployed, pessimistic Gen Z living with parents blow a $12 billion hole in consumption
Gen Z isn’t ok—that’s the official diagnosis from Oxford Economics, following a deep dive into the generation’s economic…
Weaving through a week of unemployment and mental health in the news
Earlier this month, Harriet Wild was struck by the sheer volume and interconnectedness of stories reflecting the drivers…