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Unemployment Steady at Record Low

EUROZONE DATA
MNI (London)

EUROZONE NOV UNEMPLOYMENT 6.5% (=FCST); OCT 6.5%

Eurozone unemployment was stable in November at the October low of 6.5%, in line with expectations as the bloc continues to experience a record-tight labour market.

  • This indicates a markedly tighter labour market than one year prior, where the unemployment rate was 7.1%.
  • This comes despite slowing growth as many eurozone economies teeter on the edge of recession into year-end. Yet PMI surveys suggest that rate of hiring has recently moderated, with construction in particular recording continued layoffs.
  • For now, the employment outlook remains robust, providing confidence in the ECB’s plan for further rate hikes (albeit at a lower 50bp rate).

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