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πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

Norges Bank Survey: Everyone Expects Higher Wage Growth

A recent survey by Norges Bank shows that expectations for wage growth in Norway are higher than last year's projections, with various economic actors predicting an average growth of around 4% by 2026.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Good news for minimum wage earners: a further increase is promised

The Lithuanian Government is planning to increase the minimum wage to address the rising cost of living and support wage growth amid concerns from the business sector.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:19 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Sodra calculated who received the biggest salary increases and who must only envy

Lithuania's average salary increased by 8.2% over the past year, influenced by a rise in minimum wage and varying growth rates across different economic sectors.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:15 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Stagnating Domestic Demand and Slowing Youth Employment... The Labor Market Dual Structure Solidifies Again

Recent data reveals a troubling widening of the wage gap between large and small businesses in South Korea, along with a decline in income growth for the youth, indicating a persistence of dual labor market structures.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Oxford Economics: When Will the Pay Gap Between Greece and Europe Close?

A webinar by Oxford Economics raised concerns over Greece's wage gap with the rest of Europe, suggesting little improvement is expected in the coming years.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:18 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Significant slowdown in wage growth in the enterprise sector. New data from GUS

Recent data from GUS indicates a notable decline in wage growth in Poland's enterprise sector, raising concerns about the overall labor market situation.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:03 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

As real wage growth falls again, Australian workers must feel the economy is rigged against them

The article discusses the stagnant wage growth in Australia and the implications of rising interest rates on workers' purchasing power.

Feb 18 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Workers go backwards as wages growth lags inflation over past year

New data from Australia shows that wage growth has not kept pace with inflation, leading to a decline in real wages for workers.

Feb 18 β€’ 01:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: record renewable capacity added in last quarter of 2025; wage growth expected to remain on hold

Australia added a record amount of renewable energy capacity to its electricity grid in the last quarter of 2025, surpassing previous highs.

Feb 17 β€’ 20:06 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

Ski pass and concert ticket prices have risen. Wage growth delay has caught up with services

Prices for ski passes and concert tickets have increased in Czechia, reflecting broader economic patterns.

Feb 17 β€’ 11:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK no longer β€˜one-man band’, Farage says as he prepares to announce β€˜shadow cabinet’ appointments – UK politics live

Nigel Farage's Reform UK is set to expand beyond a one-man operation as it announces new 'shadow cabinet' appointments amid rising unemployment and concerns over wage growth in the UK.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Unemployment in Britain at Highest Level in 5 Years

Unemployment in Britain has risen to 5.2%, marking its highest level in five years, with wage growth slowing, prompting expectations of a possible interest rate cut by the Bank of England.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

UK unemployment rate rises to 5.2%, the highest level in nearly five years

The UK unemployment rate has increased to 5.2%, marking the highest level in almost five years, alongside a slowdown in wage growth.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:15 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

VG: LO will fight for around 4 percent wage growth

The Norwegian trade union LO aims to secure a wage increase of approximately 4% in upcoming negotiations, highlighting concerns over rising wage disparities.

Feb 17 β€’ 06:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° DennΓ­k N
National & Local

According to the new forecast, the state will collect 600 million euros less in taxes, with a significant drop in VAT

Slovakia's tax revenues are projected to be 600 million euros lower than budgeted, largely due to weaker economic growth and declining wage increases.

Feb 16 β€’ 16:24 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Salaries in the tourism industry at a record high. But job offers are becoming fewer

According to the 2025 Travel Salary Index report, the average salary for new positions in the UK tourism industry has reached a record high of Β£37,695 annually despite a decline in job offers.

Feb 15 β€’ 12:39 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

TBU estimates price growth of 3 percent this year

TBU has projected a 3 percent price growth for the year, crucial for upcoming wage negotiations in Norway.

Feb 13 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Management Mentions 'Base Up': The Changed Landscape of Spring Labor Offensive and the Key to Sustaining Wage Increases

The Japanese spring labor negotiations have transformed, focusing on a more proactive approach to wage increases as labor unions demand higher wages from reluctant companies.

Feb 11 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The US labor market surprised. After this data, the Fed may halt cuts

The recent US labor market data reveals surprising job growth and a decrease in unemployment, leading to speculation about the Federal Reserve's next steps on interest rates.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:14 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

"We have achieved a result where the public sector for the first time in decades comes ahead of the private sector"

A new agreement provides significant salary increases for public sector employees in Denmark, marking a historic shift where public salaries surpass those in the private sector.

Feb 11 β€’ 10:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

WHO ARE THEY? ⟩ The third of the employees is doing side jobs to earn extra money

Due to stagnant wage growth and financial pressures, an increasing number of employees are seeking ways to earn extra income alongside their primary jobs, according to a survey involving over 4,500 participants.

Feb 4 β€’ 07:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Catastrophe awaits when capital and power gather among the elite"

Financial expert and billionaire Robert Weil warns that the concentration of capital among a few threatens the democratic system as stock market gains greatly exceed wage growth.

Jan 31 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
National & Local

Pensions will only increase by two percent until the end of the month

Pension adjustments will rise by approximately two percent due to slowing price and wage growth in the latter half of 2025, occurring biannually in January and July.

Jan 16 β€’ 08:04 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Bujak, chief economist of PKO BP: An even healthier and more stable growth

Poland's surprising deep disinflation has brought inflation down to the National Bank's target of 2.5% YoY, leading to unexpected projections for wage growth and unit labor cost dynamics.

Jan 5 β€’ 04:02 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ iRozhlas
National & Local

Next year we expect wage growth, declining inflation, and challenges for industry, predicts economist BureΕ‘

Economist BureΕ‘ forecasts wage growth and declining inflation for the upcoming year, alongside challenges facing the industry.

Jan 3 β€’ 13:37 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

The Man Who Knows Nothing About Finance

The article features reader comments on the statement by HNB Governor VujčiΔ‡ regarding wage growth in 2026 surpassing inflation rates.

Jan 1 β€’ 06:30 UTC

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