U.S. labor market shows signs of strain as jobless claims increase
U.S. jobless claims climbed to 242,000 last week, hitting a three-month high as layoffs increase in both corporate and government sectors. The labor market remains strong....
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UK firms to slash jobs as tax hikes and costs squeeze margins
UK employers face a decade-high redundancy surge as tax hikes and rising costs erode confidence, with firms slashing jobs to counter financial pressures in an uncertain economic climate....
Lack of cash causes Pakistani food shortages, unemployment
Pakistani businessmen are warning the government that if the import levy is not lifted, millions will lose their jobs. They are urging the administration to allow materials stuck at the Karachi port into the country. Steel, textile, and pharmaceutical industries have largely shut down, causing thousands of factories to close,......