Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that the unemployment rate stood at 5.3 per cent last month. This is an increase of the revised 5.2 per cent recorded in January. Read more
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Australian unemployment rate rose in February, savings account holders told
12/03/2010
Following months of drops, the unemployment rate in February rose by 0.1 per cent, which is disappointing news for international savings account holders.
Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that the unemployment rate stood at 5.3 per cent last month. This is an increase of the revised 5.2 per cent recorded in January. Read more
Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that the unemployment rate stood at 5.3 per cent last month. This is an increase of the revised 5.2 per cent recorded in January. Read more
US job openings pick up for international savings account holders
10/03/2010
International savings account holders in US have been given a sign that the country's employment situation is picking up.
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that the number of job openings in the US increased by 2.1 per cent in January, which is the highest rate seen since February 2009. The education and health sectors saw the largest jump in vacancies. Read more
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that the number of job openings in the US increased by 2.1 per cent in January, which is the highest rate seen since February 2009. The education and health sectors saw the largest jump in vacancies. Read more
Savings account holders in Australia given positive jobs news
09/03/2010
Expats in Australia may find they are relying less on their international savings accounts as the number of job vacancies in the country jumped in February, according to ANZ.
The bank revealed that there was a 19.1 per cent increase in the number of jobs advertised in newspapers and on the internet last month. This follows a dip of 8.1 per cent in January. Read more
The bank revealed that there was a 19.1 per cent increase in the number of jobs advertised in newspapers and on the internet last month. This follows a dip of 8.1 per cent in January. Read more
US economists see interest rise for savings account holders
08/03/2010
International savings account holders in the US are likely to see interest rates rise in the country in the coming months, according to new figures. Read more
US savings account holders face continued high unemployment
08/03/2010
International savings account holders in the US will have seen little change in unemployment in February as the official rate remained stable.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said that the rate was "essentially unchanged" during the month at 9.7 per cent. Men were more likely to be unemployed that women with rates of ten per cent and eight per cent respectively. Read more
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said that the rate was "essentially unchanged" during the month at 9.7 per cent. Men were more likely to be unemployed that women with rates of ten per cent and eight per cent respectively. Read more
Michigan posted highest jobless rate in 2009, savings account holders told
04/03/2010
US residents living in Michigan and Nevada were most likely to be facing unemployment and relying on savings accounts in 2009.
Figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that 14 states and the District of Columbia (DC) posted jobless rates of ten per cent or more last year. Read more
Figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that 14 states and the District of Columbia (DC) posted jobless rates of ten per cent or more last year. Read more
Unemployment remains high in eurozone, savings account holders told
03/03/2010
Expats on the continent may still be dipping into their Euro Web Saver accounts as the unemployment rate for the euro area remained at 9.9 per cent in January 2010. Read more
Unemployment for jobs overseas in Australia continues to fall
11/02/2010
The rate of unemployment for jobs overseas in Australia continued to drop in January, according to the latest figures.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the unemployment rate dropped by a further 0.2 per cent in January to 5.3 per cent. This follows a 0.1 per cent drop in December. Read more
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the unemployment rate dropped by a further 0.2 per cent in January to 5.3 per cent. This follows a 0.1 per cent drop in December. Read more
International job availability in the US remains stagnant
10/02/2010
The number of international jobs being advertised in the US has changed little since spring 2009, according to new figures.
Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) shows that the job openings rate sat at 1.9 per cent on December 31st. The rate has been recorded at 1.8 per cent or 1.9 per cent since March 2009. Read more
Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) shows that the job openings rate sat at 1.9 per cent on December 31st. The rate has been recorded at 1.8 per cent or 1.9 per cent since March 2009. Read more
International recruitment rules tighten in Australia
09/02/2010
Australia has tightened its rules regarding international recruitment and immigration, according to reports from the Associated Press (AP).
The country's immigration minister Chris Evans said that under its previous government Australia had attracted too many low skilled workers. Read more
The country's immigration minister Chris Evans said that under its previous government Australia had attracted too many low skilled workers. Read more