Study shows German industrial employment falls to a ten-year low
A recent study from the German Economic Institute (IW) indicates that industrial employment in Germany has fallen to a decade low of 6.6 million people in 2025. This decline is attributed not to layoffs, but to employers' reluctance in filling open positions and hiring new staff. Separately, the Central Bank of Brazil's Monetary Policy Committee reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25%, marking the third such reduction since March, with geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East influencing the decision. AI
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