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Unemployment Data

Definition

Unemployment data provides statistical information about the number and percentage of people actively seeking work but unable to find it. This economic indicator is a key measure of labor market health and overall economic performance, reflecting the availability of jobs and the state of the economy. Governments and central banks closely monitor unemployment data to inform monetary policy decisions and assess economic growth. Significant changes in unemployment rates can influence investor sentiment across all financial markets, including digital assets.