Canada Unemployment Rate Rebounds From 3-Month Low đ
Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in March 2025, with net employment dropping by 32.6 thousand and labor force participation declining to 65.2%.
Economic slowdown indicators suggest potential market volatility, particularly for broad market and international equity exposures
Greek Jobless Rate Falls to a 16-Year Low đ
Greece's unemployment rate dropped to 8.6% in February 2025, reaching a 16-year low with employment increasing and labor force participation improving.
Indicates economic recovery and potential market stability, which could positively influence European market investments
Euro Area Jobless Rate Hits New Low of 6.1% đ
The Euro Area unemployment rate decreased to 6.1% in February 2025, with 70,000 fewer unemployed individuals, while youth unemployment slightly increased to 14.2%.
Improving labor market conditions suggest economic stability, which is favorable for European market investments and potentially supportive of broader market sentiment
Italian Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2007 đ
Italy's unemployment rate dropped to 5.9% in February 2025, reaching its lowest level since 2007, with employment rising and youth unemployment falling to a record low of 16.9%.
Positive economic indicator suggesting economic recovery and labor market strength, which could benefit European market investments
Uruguay Jobless Rate Eases in February âšī¸
Uruguay's unemployment rate decreased to 7.9% in February 2025, showing a slight improvement from the previous year, though slightly higher than the November 2021 low.
Limited direct impact on global markets, minor economic indicator with minimal relevance to broader investment strategies
Switzerland Jobless Rate Stays at 2.9% in March âšī¸
Swiss unemployment rate remained stable at 2.9% in March 2025, with a slight decrease in unemployed persons and job vacancies, while youth unemployment marginally declined.
Minimal economic volatility with stable labor market indicators, unlikely to significantly affect broad market sentiment
Russia Unemployment Unchanged at 2.4%, Above Forecast âšī¸
Russia's unemployment rate remained stable at 2.4% in February 2025, with minor fluctuations in unemployed individuals and ongoing labor market challenges due to military and defense industry dynamics.
Limited direct impact on global markets, minor economic indicator with minimal portfolio relevance
Irish Jobless Rate Up from All-Time Low âšī¸
Ireland's unemployment rate slightly increased to 4% in March 2025, with the number of unemployed people rising by 1,900 month-over-month to 114,800, though the annual rate decreased from 4.3% to 4%.
Minimal economic fluctuation with marginal unemployment changes, unlikely to significantly affect broader market sentiment
Austria Jobless Rate Rises to 7.4% âšī¸
Austria's unemployment rate increased to 7.4% in March 2025, with total unemployed persons rising to 316.3 thousand, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.8 thousand.
Modest economic indicator with limited direct implications for broad market portfolios, showing minor labor market softening
Romanian Jobless Rate Ticks Up in February âšī¸
Romania's unemployment rate slightly increased to 5.6% in February 2025, with the number of unemployed persons rising by 6,000 to 456,800, showing a marginal economic softening compared to the previous year.
Minor economic indicator with limited direct implications for broad market indices and global investment sentiment
Japan Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Declines âšī¸
Japan's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 2.4% in February 2025, with a decline in both unemployed persons and total labor force participation.
Modest labor market data with minimal macroeconomic implications, showing stable employment conditions without significant market-moving potential
Colombia Jobless Rate Drops to 10.3% in February âšī¸
Colombia's unemployment rate decreased to 10.3% in February 2025, with employment population growing by 977,000 and reaching 23.469 million year-on-year.
Limited direct impact on global portfolio due to regional specificity and moderate economic indicators
Portugal Jobless Rate Slightly Up in February âšī¸
Portugal's labor market showed slight changes in February 2025, with unemployment rising marginally to 6.4% and employment growing modestly by 2,100 individuals.
Minor labor market fluctuations with minimal potential impact on broader market sentiment, primarily affecting local economic indicators