Global Job Market News
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- Latest Sep 27, 2026
Latest in Job Market
Amazon to Create 300 Jobs — With Average Pay Near $100,000
Amazon is investing more than $100 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Indiana, creating 300 skilled jobs with average annual pay approaching $100,000.
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Chile Unemployment Hits 9.5% as First-Time Job Seekers Jump 20.9%
Chile's unemployment rate climbed to 9.5% as the number of people looking for their first job rose sharply and employment weakened in several industries.
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South Africa Unemployment Rises to 33.6% — Youth Rate Hits 47.4%
South Africa's unemployment rate climbed to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, while youth unemployment rose to 47.4%. Trade and construction still added jobs.
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China Unemployment Rises to 5.3% as Graduates Enter Job Market
China's urban unemployment rate edged higher in August as new graduates entered the labour market, while employment in software and IT services continued to expand.
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Australia Adds 39,000 Jobs — So Why Did Unemployment Rise?
Australia added thousands of jobs in August, but unemployment still climbed to 4.6% as more people entered the labour force.
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Japan's Foreign Population Rises 8.3% as Working-Age Population Shrinks
Japan added more than 300,000 foreign residents over the past year while its working-age population continued to decline, according to newly released government data.