Spain's unemployment increased less than expected in February, reaching the lowest level for the month since 2008, the labor ministry said Tuesday. The number of registered unemployed increased 3,584 from January. As a result, the total number of unemployed reached 2.44 million, the lowest level for February since 2008.
Compared to last year, unemployment decreased 150,803 or 5.81 percent in February.
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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.