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![Golden State sinking even deeper into economic mire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Golden State sinking even deeper into economic mire
Californians don't see much evidence of the recession coming to an end anytime soon.
![Survey: Employer optimism returning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Survey: Employer optimism returning
NZ employers are more optimistic than they have been in two years, prompting speculation hiring activity could soon return to pre-recession levels.
![Dollar surges on jobs stats, Bollard speech](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dollar surges on jobs stats, Bollard speech
The kiwi dollar has surged in value after a stunningly low unemployment stat and a speech by Alan Bollard.
![Wow! - economists reel at jobless stats fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wow! - economists reel at jobless stats fall
Economists are surprised at the massive drop in unemployment stats released today, with the rate dropping from 7.1pc to 6pc in the March quarter.
![Rudd blasts dole ban proposal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rudd blasts dole ban proposal
Australia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.
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Welfare review to consider unemployment insurance
The govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.