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The United Kingdom's labor market once again faltered in May, showing that it is now in a precarious position; the BoE should act quickly.
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Employment growth has slowed to the weakest level in more than 13 years
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Less than three years after inflation peaked at over 10% in October 2022, the Eurozone is now facing risks of deflation.
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Stamp duty is a tax on buying property in the United Kingdom that is preventing workers from living in the most productive areas.
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Despite the United Kingdom's strong GDP growth in the first quarter, the UK labor market continues to struggle.
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Restaurants in Germany are struggling, but the government wants to support the industry through a reduction in the VAT.
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The U.S. labor market had another strong month in April, but is it the last report before the impact of tariffs is felt?
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In the United Kingdom, more and more people are leaving the labor force and being classified as inactive workers.
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Next week's election in Canada marks a pivotal point in the country's history. What could it mean for the labor market?
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With hiring struggles abound, the healthcare industry is turning to creative new solutions: automation and artificial intelligence.
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Download the full series on the factors shaping healthcare hiring here.
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The volatility in the stock market over the last week has been staggering, but does a crash cause a broader labor market downturn?
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The growing role of government in healthcare has expanded coverage. It also creates volatility for employers because of shifting regulations.
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The labor market had an impressive month in March, but the freshly announced tariffs take center stage this week.
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The United States' rapidly aging population will put a strain on the healthcare industry, especially as the working-age population shrinks.
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This is part one of a four-part series focused on the healthcare labor market, and the major trends shaping its future.
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Germany has long been the poster child of fiscal conservatism, but new fiscal spending plans could transform the country.
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A new German government has charted a path out of Germany's current economic stagnation, but can defense spending really save the day?
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The February jobs report showed a resilient labor market, despite the recent economic uncertainty brought on by tariffs and DOGE.
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Last month's revised jobs data confirmed that the white-collar downturn in 2024 was worse than previously understood.
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Less quitting, less hiring, less firing. The Great Stay is definitely upon us, but the labor market has continued to expand. How?
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Tight labor markets in the United Kingdom, United States, and Spain attracted higher levels of immigrants in recent years.
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January's jobs report features historical revisions of 2024 data that change the way we think about today and tomorrow's labor market.
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The United Kingdom's tax system, including high marginal tax rates, is preventing the economy from reaching its full potential.
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The labor market has proved resilient, but the Gen Z workers are struggling to find their place in today's jobs market.
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After joining the European Union two decades ago, Eastern Europe's growth has become one of the greatest economic success stories of our time.
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The U.S. labor market added 256,000 net new jobs in December, but what will the new year and new administration bring for the labor market?
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The latest United Kingdom jobs report was not as jolly as we would like.
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European consumers are saving more and spending less, impeding economic recovery across the continent. But real wage growth may be to blame.
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The U.S. economy added 227,000 net new jobs in November, confirming that October's weakness was a blip caused by external factors.
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Ironically, British deindustrialization, which has long been a deterrent to growth, may make the U.K. more competitive in a Trump-era Europe.
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The election of Donald Trump will have profound impacts on European economies. We explore the potential impact on German labor markets.
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Hiring for recruiters has slowed in many industries. The highly cyclical profession tells a story of the broader labor market.
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President-elect Donald Trump's policies on taxes, tariffs, and immigration will have impacts across the economy and on recruiters.
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The United Kingdom latest employment data will worry the BoE and the new government, especially the low level of worker churn.
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The Autumn Budget was one of the most important in decades, as the measures will materially change the U.K. macroeconomic outlook.
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As the election fast approaches, we look at the economic and demographic dynamics in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.
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October was the weakest month of employment growth in nearly four years, but there were factors beyond the economy that impacted gains.
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The outcome of the U.S. election will be determined by swing states, including Arizona. We look at the economic outlook for this state.
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The September jobs report was surprisingly strong, as the U.S. economy added 254,000 net new jobs, far higher than forecasts.
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It's no secret that the United States manufacturing industry is facing a slowdown. Do the Fed's rate cuts set the sector up for a resurgence?
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The German car manufacturing sector has weakened considerably recently. Many factors are at play, and the China shock is one of them.
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The hiring boom following the pandemic has stalled. The U.S. labor market is currently experiencing a white-collar recession.
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The August jobs report features modest employment gains and a decrease in unemployment, but it leaves the Fed in a tough position.
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Recent data revisions point towards a weaker labor market, but data uncertainty is higher than before the pandemic.
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The number of skill-shortage vacancies in the U.K. has surged in recent years, particularly for blue-collar occupations that are affected by Brexit.
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The U.S. labor market experienced a worker reallocation shock during the pandemic, possibly contributing to the productivity boost.
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Texas’ economy is experiencing a massive economic boom. YIMBY housing policies, a large inflow of workers, and friendshoring are fueling the state’s high growth rates.
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