Japan's Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.5% in April
Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in April 2026, the lowest level since the start of the year. The figure marks a decline from 2.6% in March, indicating improvement in the labor market.
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Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in April 2026, the lowest level since the start of the year. The figure marks a decline from 2.6% in March, indicating improvement in the labor market.
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