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North Macedonia's job market is showing real improvement, with unemployment falling to 11.4% in the fourth quarter as nearly 9,000 more people found work. The progress signals growing economic stability for the Balkan nation.
South Africa's unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level since 2020, reaching 31.4% as construction and community service jobs brought thousands back to work. The December quarter marked a turning point for a nation working hard to rebuild its economy.
After a tough year marked by trade tensions and hiring freezes, the American economy is showing signs of a strong comeback with better-than-expected job growth in January. More Americans are working than at any point in over two decades.
Charlotte became America's second-fastest growing job market in 2025, adding 37,600 positions and outpacing nearly every major metro area. The Queen City is pulling in workers and companies as other boom towns slow down.
South Dakota continues to lead the nation with the lowest unemployment rate at just 2.2 percent, matching Hawaii for the top spot. Even as Sioux Falls slipped from the number one metro area, the state's economy remains remarkably strong with jobs outnumbering job seekers.
While New Zealand's job market faces challenges, one sector is thriving beyond expectations. Restaurants, cafes, and hotels added 25,000 positions in the past year, leading all industries in employment growth.
Jordan's economy generated nearly 50,000 net new jobs in just six months, according to the Department of Statistics. The employment boost signals growing economic opportunity in the Middle Eastern nation.