Unemployment rate eases to 4.3% in February - CSO The country's unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in February from 4.4% the previous month, new Central Statistics Office figures show today. Business • 01 Mar
Global youth unemployment set to slip to 73 million: UN The total global number of unemployed youths should fall to 73 million in 2022, down by two million from the year before, the United Nations … Business • 11 Aug 22
Labour market seeing 'remarkable' recovery after Covid New research from the Central Bank shows that the Irish labour market experienced a "remarkable" recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 01 Jul 22
US weekly jobless claims see unexpected rise The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, reaching a four month-high, potentially hinting at some cooling in demand … Business • 19 May 22
Employers likely to struggle to fill Christmas jobs Employers in retail and hospitality are likely to struggle to fill Christmas jobs, according to data published today by jobs site Indeed. Business • 15 Nov 21
Economy grows by 0.7% in Q2 as Q1 growth revised up The economy - when measured by gross domestic product - grew by 0.7% the second quarter of this year compared to the first quarter, new … Business • 13 Sep 19
GDP forecasts raised as labour market fuels more growth The Government has today raised the country's gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the next four years. Business • 18 Apr 18
US jobless claims steady ahead of Christmas The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and the underlying trend remained consistent with a tightening labour market. Business • 28 Dec 17
US first-quarter GDP revised up to 1.2% US economic growth slowed less sharply in the first quarter than initially thought, but the weakness was likely an aberration amid a strong labour market … Business • 26 May 17
US jobless claims rise but remain low US claims for unemployment insurance rose in the second week of October compared to the previous week, but continued their record streak of low readings, … Business • 20 Oct 16
US consumer confidence rebounds in December US consumer confidence rebounded in December after a one-month slump but some worries remained over the medium-term outlook, the Conference Board has said. Business • 29 Dec 15
US consumer confidence dives in April US consumers grew decidedly less confident about the economy in April, seeing little to suggest growth will pick up in the coming months, the Conference … Business • 28 Apr 15
US jobless claims data point to firming economy The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that a sharp slowdown in job growth last … Business • 18 Sep 14
German labour market starts year in good shape Unemployment in Germany remains in surprisingly good shape at the start of 2014 as the outlook for Europe's top economy continues to improve. Business • 30 Jan 14
US Federal Reserve records increase in hiring US employers stepped up hiring in some parts of the country in October and early November as the economy expanded at a "modest to moderate … Business • 04 Dec 13
US jobless claims fall but computer glitches seen The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped from a six-month high last week. Business • 17 Oct 13
Latest US jobless claims edge higher The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits edged higher last week but remained at pre-recession levels, a signal of growing strength in … Business • 03 Oct 13
