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UK Jobs Market Cools Amid Slowing Wage Growth and Rising Redundancies
Official figures reveal a cooling UK jobs market, with annual regular pay growth slowing to 4.8% in the three months to July, the unemployment rate rising to 4.7% (highest in four years), and a fall in payroll employment.
UK Jobs Market Cools Amid Slowing Wage Growth and Rising Redundancies
Official figures reveal a cooling UK jobs market, with annual regular pay growth slowing to 4.8% in the three months to July, the unemployment rate rising to 4.7% (highest in four years), and a fall in payroll employment.
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20% Bias Score
Germany: Higher Social Security Contributions for High Earners
Starting January, Germany will raise its social security contribution assessment ceiling to €8450 from €8050, impacting high earners, according to a draft regulation from the Federal Ministry of Labour; economists explain this is due to rising wages and a lack of reforms.
Germany: Higher Social Security Contributions for High Earners
Starting January, Germany will raise its social security contribution assessment ceiling to €8450 from €8050, impacting high earners, according to a draft regulation from the Federal Ministry of Labour; economists explain this is due to rising wages and a lack of reforms.
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28% Bias Score
UK Jobs Market Cools, Unemployment Steady
UK job openings fell by 5.8% to 718,000 between May and July, while payroll employment saw an 8,000 decrease between June and July; despite this, unemployment remained at 4.7% and average wage growth at 5%, suggesting a gradual cooling of the jobs market potentially influenced by recent tax and mini...
UK Jobs Market Cools, Unemployment Steady
UK job openings fell by 5.8% to 718,000 between May and July, while payroll employment saw an 8,000 decrease between June and July; despite this, unemployment remained at 4.7% and average wage growth at 5%, suggesting a gradual cooling of the jobs market potentially influenced by recent tax and mini...
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20% Bias Score
UK Job Losses Rise Amidst Economic Slowdown
Britain's July job market saw 8,000 job losses, a 164,000 decrease in payroll employees since last year's election, and unemployment at 4.7%, impacting Chancellor Reeves' economic plan; economists blame a weak economy and increased employer national insurance contributions.
UK Job Losses Rise Amidst Economic Slowdown
Britain's July job market saw 8,000 job losses, a 164,000 decrease in payroll employees since last year's election, and unemployment at 4.7%, impacting Chancellor Reeves' economic plan; economists blame a weak economy and increased employer national insurance contributions.
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52% Bias Score
UK Jobs Market Weakens as Unemployment Rises
The UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.7% (highest in four years), wage growth slowed to 5%, and job vacancies fell to 727,000 (lowest in a decade excluding the pandemic), prompting predictions of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England to stimulate the economy.
UK Jobs Market Weakens as Unemployment Rises
The UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.7% (highest in four years), wage growth slowed to 5%, and job vacancies fell to 727,000 (lowest in a decade excluding the pandemic), prompting predictions of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England to stimulate the economy.
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44% Bias Score
Superannuation Increase: Workers Bear the Cost
From July 1st, 2024, employers will contribute 12 percent of an employee's wage to their superannuation, a 0.5 percent increase that, according to economic studies, will largely be offset by lower pay rises for the workers.
Superannuation Increase: Workers Bear the Cost
From July 1st, 2024, employers will contribute 12 percent of an employee's wage to their superannuation, a 0.5 percent increase that, according to economic studies, will largely be offset by lower pay rises for the workers.
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52% Bias Score
Australian Workers' Share of National Income Rises
Post-pandemic labor market tightness has increased Australian workers' share of national income by more than 2 percentage points, resulting in an extra $28 billion in workers' pockets over the past year.
Australian Workers' Share of National Income Rises
Post-pandemic labor market tightness has increased Australian workers' share of national income by more than 2 percentage points, resulting in an extra $28 billion in workers' pockets over the past year.
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16% Bias Score
German Real Wages Rise, but Remain Below Pre-Inflation Levels
In Q2 2025, German real wages increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year, exceeding inflation; however, inflation-adjusted wages remain below 2019 levels, with lower-income groups experiencing stronger growth (6.5 percent) than higher earners (2.5 percent).
German Real Wages Rise, but Remain Below Pre-Inflation Levels
In Q2 2025, German real wages increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year, exceeding inflation; however, inflation-adjusted wages remain below 2019 levels, with lower-income groups experiencing stronger growth (6.5 percent) than higher earners (2.5 percent).
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24% Bias Score
UK Job Market Cools Amidst Rising Inflation and Slowing Wage Growth
UK unemployment remains at 4.7 percent, while real wage growth slowed to 1.1 percent in the three months to June 2025 due to 3.6 percent inflation; payroll employment fell by over 8,000 in July, with declines concentrated in hospitality and retail.
UK Job Market Cools Amidst Rising Inflation and Slowing Wage Growth
UK unemployment remains at 4.7 percent, while real wage growth slowed to 1.1 percent in the three months to June 2025 due to 3.6 percent inflation; payroll employment fell by over 8,000 in July, with declines concentrated in hospitality and retail.
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40% Bias Score
Uneven U.S. Wage Growth Amidst Trump Tariff Impact
U.S. wage growth remains above inflation overall, but varies widely across sectors, with electrical engineering experiencing the fastest growth (6.3%) and physicians and surgeons the slowest (0.8%). President Trump's tariffs may cost households \$2400 annually, adding economic complexity.
Uneven U.S. Wage Growth Amidst Trump Tariff Impact
U.S. wage growth remains above inflation overall, but varies widely across sectors, with electrical engineering experiencing the fastest growth (6.3%) and physicians and surgeons the slowest (0.8%). President Trump's tariffs may cost households \$2400 annually, adding economic complexity.
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40% Bias Score
Greece's Income Inequality: €83.2 Billion in Wages vs. €119 Billion in Profits
A June 15, 2025 article by Kallitsis examines Greece's economic data, revealing a €83.2 billion compensation for employed labor versus a €119 billion gross operating surplus in 2024, highlighting income inequality and the need for policy changes to address this imbalance.
Greece's Income Inequality: €83.2 Billion in Wages vs. €119 Billion in Profits
A June 15, 2025 article by Kallitsis examines Greece's economic data, revealing a €83.2 billion compensation for employed labor versus a €119 billion gross operating surplus in 2024, highlighting income inequality and the need for policy changes to address this imbalance.
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32% Bias Score
Record Russian Average Salary Masks Public's Financial Anxiety
Rosstat reported a record average Russian monthly salary of 97,645 rubles in March 2025, up 11% year-on-year, but a May 2025 FOM survey showed only 10% of respondents felt their finances improved, with 22% reporting worsening conditions, highlighting a significant disconnect between official statist...
Record Russian Average Salary Masks Public's Financial Anxiety
Rosstat reported a record average Russian monthly salary of 97,645 rubles in March 2025, up 11% year-on-year, but a May 2025 FOM survey showed only 10% of respondents felt their finances improved, with 22% reporting worsening conditions, highlighting a significant disconnect between official statist...
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48% Bias Score
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