Inflation

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Nigerian Federal Workers Will Get ₦70,000 (About $52) a Month in Transport Support for 6 Months

Nigeria agreed a ₦70,000 (about $52) monthly transport payment for workers for six months from November 2026. Here is who gets it and what else the deal covers.

October 28, 2026Read Article

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News

UK Minimum Wage Reported to Rise Nearly 4% to About £13.20 (About $17.60) an Hour

The UK National Living Wage is reported to rise 3.9% to about £13.20 (about $17.63) an hour from April 2027. See what changes for workers aged 18 to 20.

October 27, 2026Read Article

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News

Japan's Biggest Union Group Sets a 6% Pay Raise Target for 2027 Wage Talks

Rengo wants 2027 raises of 6% at the centre and 5% minimum, 4% base pay at the centre, and 20,000 yen and 6% for some small unions. See what it means for pay.

October 22, 2026Read Article

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News

UK Job Vacancies Drop Below 700,000 Even as Unemployment Falls to 4.7%

UK vacancies fell by 21,000 to 691,000, the first total below 700,000 since 2021, while unemployment fell to 4.7%. See what it means for UK job seekers.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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News

Singapore's Lower-Wage Workers Could Get 6% to 8% Pay Rises, the Highest Since 2021

Singapore workers earning up to $2,800 a month could get 6% to 8% raises under the 2026/2027 guidelines, with dollar floors of $120 to $170. See your tier.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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News

Spain's Minimum-Wage Workers Could Earn Over €1,300 a Month as Unions Push for a 7% Rise

Spain's unions want the minimum wage up at least 7% in 2027, to at least 1,306 euros a month in 14 payments. See what it pays now and who sets the new rate.

October 14, 2026Read Article

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News

Japanese Workers' Base Pay Climbs 3.8% and Real Pay Gains 1.5% in August

Japanese workers' real wages rose 1.5% in August, an eighth straight gain, as base pay climbed 3.8%. See which industries gained most and what it means for pay.

October 7, 2026Read Article

Salary

US Private Sector Wage Growth Slowed to 3.1 Percent in Q2 2026 as Prices Caught Up

Private sector wage growth slowed to 3.1% in Q2 2026 while inflation reaccelerated. What the Employment Cost Index means for your raise and how to respond.

August 5, 2026Read Article

Salary

Real Wages Fell 0.4% in the Year to June 2026 and What That Means for Your Next Raise

Private-sector wages rose 3.1% but inflation-adjusted pay fell 0.4% in the year to June 2026. What the BLS Employment Cost Index means for your next raise.

August 3, 2026Read Article

Salary

Japan's Wages Are Rising After Decades of Stagnation, and What It Signals for Workers

Japan's 2026 shunto delivered a 5.26% raise, the third straight year above 5%, and real wages turned positive. See what the wage revival signals for workers.

July 11, 2026Read Article

Salary

Japan Economy Just Hit a Postwar Record but Worker Pay Still Lags

Japan matched a 73-month postwar growth record in 2026, yet real wages fell a fourth straight year as a 5.26% raise lost ground to inflation and rising levies.

June 30, 2026Read Article

Economy

The Fed Holds Rates Steady in 2026, What It Means for Hiring

The Fed held rates steady at its first meeting under Warsh. Here is what the decision means for hiring and job seekers in 2026.

June 18, 2026Read Article

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