Labor market in Europe facing challenges with easing wage growth and rising unemployment.

From Investing.com.: 2024-10-17 06:11:00

The luxury of labour hoarding in the eurozone is coming to an end as corporate profits dwindle, leading to predictions of easing wage growth, rising unemployment, and more bankruptcies. The economy has struggled since late 2022, with overheated labour markets and historical low unemployment rates. The pandemic caused a drop in productivity and work hours, resulting in a need for 4.3 million fewer workers. Despite strong profit growth, labour shortages persist, leading to concerns about wages, layoffs, and negotiations in the near future. Anticipated changes in unemployment, bankruptcies, and wage growth are expected to become more visible in 2025.



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