empty
 
 

2018.04.0405:25:00UTC+00Eurozone Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2008

The euro area unemployment rate declined in February to the lowest since late 2008, data from Eurostat revealed Wednesday.

The jobless rate fell to 8.5 percent in February from 8.6 percent in January. This was the lowest since December 2008 and in line with expectations.

The number of unemployed decreased by 141,000 from the previous month to 13.916 million in March.

The youth unemployment rate came in at 17.7 percent in February, unchanged from January.

The jobless rate in the EU28 dropped marginally to 7.1 percent from 7.2 percent in the previous month.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $1000 more!
    In April we raffle $1000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 100% Bonus
    Your unique opportunity to get a 100% bonus on your deposit
    GET BONUS
  • 55% Bonus
    Apply for a 55% bonus on your every deposit
    GET BONUS
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback