Unemployment rises to 5.4% – highest level since 2015
Auckland’s unemployment rate is now 6.4% and Wellington is at 5.8%. However, despite the rise in the headline…
Has unemployment peaked? New jobs data due this week
“An emerging return to jobs growth means that the unemployment rate has likely reached its peak for this…
Budget 2026 falls short on jobs, skilling won’t fix unemployment
“Skilling programmes are not an answer to unemployment,” says economist Venkatesh Atreya, arguing that Union Budget 2026 fails…
Germany’s industrial engine sputters as Bosch axes 20,000 jobs – POLITICO
The move lands amid a deepening slump in the country’s automotive industry, long the backbone of German manufacturing.…
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure | Business and Economy News
The United States Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady in its first rate decision of 2026. Rates…
The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really? | Donald Trump News
Over the past year, United States President Donald Trump has unleashed a slew of policies that have upended…
Unemployment may have peaked at 5.3% – Westpac survey
“However, there was a slight improvement in the December quarter, consistent with our view that the unemployment rate…
How job seekers can stand out in a hiring recession
Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images A cooling labor market, characterized by sluggish hiring and anemic job creation,…
Looking for a new job in 2026? Here’s where the jobs are — and how to stand out. – MarketWatch
Looking for a new job in 2026? Here’s where the jobs are — and how to stand out. MarketWatchIf…
Here’s What They Say About 2026
David Ryder / Bloomberg via Getty Images Here’s what group of forecasters thinks is in store for the…
The No. 1 Reason Americans Are Stressed About Money Going Into 2026
SimpleImages / Getty Images The New Year is just around the corner, and many Americans fear their financial…
Will Trump’s $2k tariff checks go out in 2026? Mixed feelings abound.
USA TODAY Network journalists spoke with holiday shoppers about the prospect of a tariff rebate in 2026. Many…