Finnish Jobless Rate Rises to 10% in April ℹ️
Finland's unemployment rate increased to 10% in April 2025, with youth unemployment rising to 27.2%, indicating economic challenges in the labor market.
Rising unemployment, particularly among youth, suggests economic slowdown and potential market instability. The increase signals potential reduced consumer spending and economic productivity, which could negatively impact broad market indices and European economic performance.
Hong Kong Jobless Rate at Over 2-Year High ℹ️
Hong Kong's unemployment rate rose to 3.4% in the three months ending April 2025, with total unemployed persons increasing to 124,900 and employment declining by 15,600.
Moderate economic indicator showing slight deterioration in labor market conditions, with potential implications for regional economic health and market sentiment across Asian markets.
Georgia Jobless Rate Rises to 14.7% in Q1 ℹ️
Georgia's unemployment rate increased to 14.7% in Q1 2025, with jobless rates rising for both men and women, and employment rate declining to 46.8%.
Rising unemployment signals potential economic contraction, which could negatively impact market sentiment and investment performance across broad market indices and emerging market exposures.
China Jobless Rate at 4-Month Low ℹ️
China's unemployment rate decreased to 5.1% in April 2025, marking the lowest level since December 2024, with urban and non-local labor force unemployment rates showing improvement.
Moderate economic indicator suggesting potential stabilization in China's labor market, with implications for global economic sentiment and emerging market performance.
Hungary Jobless Rate at 4.4% in February-April ℹ️
Hungary's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.4% in February-April 2025, with total unemployed individuals falling by 5.7 thousand, while total employment declined by 31.7 thousand.
Marginal economic indicator with minimal direct implications for global markets, showing a stable labor market with minor fluctuations in employment and unemployment rates.
Swedish Jobless Rate Steady in April ℹ️
Sweden's unemployment rate remained stable at 8.9% in April 2025, with employment increasing by 34,000 and labor force participation rising slightly to 75.7%.
Macroeconomic data shows steady labor market conditions with marginal improvements, suggesting economic stability without significant disruption or growth potential.
Latvia Unemployment Rises to Highest Level Since 2021 ℹ️
Latvia's unemployment rate increased to 7.4% in Q1 2025, with total unemployed persons rising to 69.5 thousand, while employment marginally grew by 0.1%.
Macroeconomic data shows modest labor market shifts with minimal direct implications for global investment portfolios. Slight unemployment increase suggests potential economic softening without triggering significant market disruption.
Taiwan Jobless Rate Stable at 3.36% in Apr ℹ️
Taiwan's unemployment rate remained stable at 3.36% in April 2025, with a slight decrease in unemployed persons and employment, and youth unemployment marginally improving.
Macroeconomic data shows minimal volatility in Taiwan's labor market, suggesting economic stability without significant disruption. The marginal changes indicate a steady economic environment with no dramatic shifts.
Norway Jobless Rate Edges Down in April ℹ️
Norway's unemployment rate decreased to 4.3% in April 2025, with employment rate rising to 69.3% and youth unemployment dropping to 13.1%.
Marginal economic indicators suggest stable labor market conditions with slight improvements, indicating minimal potential disruption or significant opportunity for portfolio assets.
Slovenia’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 4-Month Low ℹ️
Slovenia's unemployment rate decreased to 4.6% in March 2025, showing a slight improvement in the labor market with fewer unemployed persons compared to previous months.
Marginal economic indicator with minimal direct impact on global markets. Slight unemployment reduction suggests modest economic stability without significant market-moving potential.
Croatia Jobless Rate Falls to 7-Month Low ℹ️
Croatia's unemployment rate dropped to 4.6% in April 2025, the lowest since September 2024, with unemployed persons decreasing by 10.2% and employment increasing by 0.1%.
Modest economic improvement signals stable labor market conditions with incremental positive employment trends. Slight employment growth and reduced unemployment suggest gradual economic recovery without dramatic shifts.
Luxembourg Unemployment Nears 4-Year High ℹ️
Luxembourg's unemployment rate rose to 6% in April 2025, the highest since May 2021, with a monthly increase of 92 unemployed persons despite domestic employment growth.
Marginal economic indicator showing slight labor market volatility with minimal global market implications. Unemployment rate change is minimal and within expected economic fluctuations.