Mexico's unemployment rate hit 6.28 percent in August, highest rate since mid-1990sSeptember 22nd, 2009 Mexico's jobless rate at 6.28 percent in AugustMEXICO CITY — Mexico's unemployment rate rose to 6.28 percent in August, the highest rate in more than 13 years. The National Statistics Institute says the jobless rate among the country's roughly 45 million workers was up from 4.2 percent in August 2008 as the country continues to feel the effects of the world recession.
Unemployment rate in Calif climbs to 11.9 percent in July, up from 11.6 percentAugust 21st, 2009 Unemployment rate in Calif climbs to 11.9 pctSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's unemployment rate climbed to 11.9 percent in July, the highest number in modern record-keeping.
Unemployment rate in California climbs to 11.9 percent in July, up from 11.6 percentAugust 21st, 2009 California unemployment rate climbs to 11.9 pct.SAN FRANCISCO — California's unemployment rate climbed to 11.9 percent in July, the highest number in modern record-keeping. That's an increase from 11.6 percent in June and considerably higher than the jobless rate of 7.3 percent a year ago.
Michigan jobless rate dips slightly to 15 percent in July, first drop in more than a yearAugust 19th, 2009 Michigan jobless rate dips slightly to 15 percentLANSING, Mich. — Michigan's monthly unemployment rate has dropped for the first time in more than a year.
Newark unemployment rate surged to 14.3 percent in June, highest since July 1994August 7th, 2009 Newark jobless rate surged to 14.3 percent in JuneNEWARK, N.J. — Job losses are undermining turnaround efforts in New Jersey's largest city, where the unemployment rate reached a 15-year high in June.
US stocks plunge on dismal job figuresJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - US stocks plunged Thursday after worse-than-expected monthly jobless figures suggested the country's worst recession since the 1930s is still going strong. The dismal trading session capped a shortened week on Wall Street.
June's US unemployment data 'sobering': ObamaJuly 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US economy shed a surprising 467,000 jobs in June and the jobless rate climbed to 9.5 percent, in what President Barack Obama called a "sobering" sign that the country's deep recession is far from over. The Labour Department's report sent US stocks plummeting more than 2 percent.
8 states see record unemployment rates in May; Nebraska, Vermont only states without increasesJune 19th, 2009 8 states see record unemployment rates in MayWASHINGTON — The unemployment rates in eight states hit record-highs last month and only two — Nebraska and Vermont — did not report increases. The Labor Department says 48 states and the District of Columbia saw employment conditions deteriorate last month.
Australia's jobless rate rises to 7-year high of 5.7 percent as companies cut workersJune 11th, 2009 Australian jobless rate at 7-year high 5.7 percentCANBERRA, Australia — Australia's unemployment rate rose to a seven-year high of 5.7 percent in May, government figures showed Thursday, reflecting job cuts at companies amid the slump. "We've always said we were not immune from the global recession," said Employment Minister Julia Gillard, which said the increase was in line with market expectations.
Summary Box: Layoffs slow, but jobless rate rises to 9.4 percent and will move higherJune 6th, 2009 Summary Box: Layoffs slow as recession easesJOB CUTS SLOW: Employers cut 345,000 jobs last month, the fewest since September and the fourth straight month that the pace of layoffs slowed. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES: The jobless rate rose to 9.4 percent, from 8.9 percent in April.
Poland's jobless rate falls to 11 percent in AprilMay 9th, 2009 Poland's jobless rate down to 11 percent in AprilWARSAW, Poland — Poland's jobless rate dropped to 11 percent in April from 11.2 percent the month before, according to government statistics released Friday. Labor Minister Jolanta Fedak said some 1.72 million people in the country of 38 million were without a job at the end of April — 28,000 less than the previous month.
Japan jobless rate up, household spending down in MarchMay 1st, 2009 Japan jobless rate up, spending down in MarchTOKYO — Japan says its jobless rate rose and household spending fell in March. Friday's government announcement shows the world's second-largest economy is still faltering.
Euro-zone jobless rate surges to 8.9 percent in March as April inflation stays at 0.6 percentApril 30th, 2009 Euro jobless rate surges, inflation stableBRUSSELS — The jobless rate in the 16 nations that use the euro surged to 8.9 percent in March, the highest level in nearly five years, the EU statistics office said Thursday. Unemployment is rising steeply despite recently higher business and consumer optimism about their recession-hit economy.
Polish unemployment rate rises to 11.2 percent in MarchApril 27th, 2009 Polish jobless rate rises to 11.2 percent in MarchWARSAW, Poland — Poland's jobless rate rose to 11.2 percent in March from 10.9 percent the previous month, according to government statistics released Monday. The Central Statistical Office said that almost 1.76 million people in the country of 38 million were unemployed at the end of March — an increase of 40,000 compared with the previous month.
Taiwan's jobless rate hits record of 5.8 percent in March amid recessionApril 22nd, 2009 Taiwan's jobless rate hits record high of 5.8 pctTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's jobless rate hit a record high of 5.8 percent in March, rising for the eleventh straight month amid an economic slump, the government said Wednesday. The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics said in a statement the number of unemployed workers rose to 630,000 from 624,000 in February with the increase coming from company closures and layoffs.
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