Brazil Unemployment Falls to Record Low âšī¸
Brazil's unemployment rate dropped to 5.6% in July 2025, reaching its lowest level since 2012, with job growth in multiple sectors and a record employment population of 102.4 million.
Robust labor market indicators suggest economic resilience, with significant job creation across agriculture, services, and public sectors. Declining unemployment and rising real earnings signal potential economic strength and consumer spending capacity.
Hong Kong Unemployment Holds at Highest Level Since November 2022 âšī¸
Hong Kong's unemployment rate remained at 3.7% with 151,000 unemployed, showing rising jobless rates in key sectors and increased youth unemployment to 7.8%.
Macroeconomic indicators suggest mixed economic signals with stable overall unemployment but sector-specific challenges, indicating potential moderate market volatility and economic uncertainty.
UK Jobless Rate Steady at 4.7% âšī¸
UK unemployment rate remained stable at 4.7% in the three months to July 2025, with employment reaching a record 34.2 million and an increase in workers holding second jobs.
Macroeconomic data indicates a complex labor market with stable unemployment, record employment levels, and rising secondary job participation, suggesting economic resilience but potential underlying economic pressures.
India Unemployment Rate Falls to Record Low âšī¸
India's unemployment rate decreased to 5.1% in August 2025, with male unemployment falling to a five-month low and female labor force participation increasing to 33.7%.
Economic indicators suggest stability in the Indian labor market, with slight improvements in employment metrics. The data points to resilient economic conditions despite potential external challenges like US tariffs.
China Jobless Rate Hits 6-Month High âšī¸
China's unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in August 2025, the highest since February, with urban unemployment increasing slightly and migrant workforce jobless rates varying across different registration categories.
Moderate economic indicator suggesting potential slowdown in labor market with marginal unemployment increase, which could signal broader economic challenges without immediate dramatic shifts.
South Korea Jobless Rate Edges Up to 2.6% in Aug âšī¸
South Korea's unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.6% in August 2025, with 166,000 jobs added, though manufacturing and construction sectors continue to face employment challenges.
Moderate economic indicators suggest a mixed labor market performance with steady job growth but persistent weakness in key industrial sectors, indicating potential structural economic transitions.
Malta Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.9% in Q2 âšī¸
Malta's unemployment rate decreased to 2.7% in Q2 2025, with employment rising to 79.9% and total employed persons increasing to 329,334.
Macroeconomic indicators show robust labor market performance with declining unemployment and rising employment rates, suggesting economic stability and potential growth in the region.
Malaysia Jobless Rate Remains at Over Decade Low âšī¸
Malaysia's unemployment rate remained stable at 3.0% in July 2025, with employment rising 0.2% to 16.95 million across multiple sectors and the labor force expanding to 17.47 million.
Macroeconomic data indicates steady labor market conditions with marginal growth, suggesting economic stability without significant disruption or exceptional performance.
Philippines Jobless Rate Hits 3-Year High âšī¸
Philippines' unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in July 2025, the highest since August 2022, with total employed persons decreasing and labor force participation declining to 60.7%.
Macroeconomic data indicates mild economic softening in the Philippines, with marginal labor market deterioration. The changes are incremental and do not suggest a dramatic economic shift that would significantly disrupt global market dynamics.