Japan's unemployment rate declined in April, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed on Tuesday.
The unemployment rate dropped to a seasonally adjusted 2.6 percent in April from 2.8 percent in the previous month. The rate was seen falling to 2.7 percent.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.