labor force
Coverage of labor force in the Nexus archive.
- US employers added just 57,000 new jobs in June, lower than expected
US employers added 57,000 new jobs in June, about half of economists' predictions, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down job growth figures for April and May by a combined 74,000, and 720,000 people left the labor force.
- Pakistan's young population could power its economy. The Economic Survey shows why it won't.
Pakistan's working-age population (56.9%) and youth cohort (26.6%) present demographic dividend potential, but the 2025-26 Economic Survey highlights insufficient investment in education, health, and labor force development. The demographic window has extended to 2055 due to slower fertility decline, but this delays rather than accelerates human capital investment.
- Israel’s labour force transformed since October 7
Israel's labor force has undergone significant changes since October 7 due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas, including increased military conscription and shifts in workforce composition.