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Latest publications on Employment flows

Mexico | First half of the year marked by weakness in formal employment

14 July 2025

Formal employment stagnated in June, closing Q2 with negative growth. This reflects weakness in key sectors, declining investment, and deteriorating expectations, all of which contribute to an adverse environment that could impede short-term labor market recovery.

Mexico | Formal employment fails to reverse slowdown in February; downward trend persists

20 March 2025

In February, formal employment in Mexico slowed down due to uncertainty stemming from potential U.S. tariffs, negatively impacting business and consumer expectations. Nevertheless, real wages and the real wage bill continue to support consumption.

Mexico | Formal employment grows in January, but at a slower pace than in 2024…

12 February 2025

Formal employment began 2025 with a 0.8% increase, adding 73 thousand new positions—87.1% of which were temporary—reflecting the trend observed since last year. Despite the slowdown in job creation, real wages continue to grow above the average, supporting consumption.

Mexico | December recorded the largest job loss in the last 27 years …

14 January 2025

Formal employment closed the year with an annual variation of 1.0%, well below expectations and the average of the last three years. Sectors such as manufacturing and construction performed poorly or negatively, playing key roles in this sharp slowdown.

Spain | 3Q2024 Quarterly Labor Market Observatory

4 December 2024

In this edition of the QLMO, we review the labor market situation with data available up to Q3 2024. We review the trends in key indicators, examine recent behavior from a flow perspective, and place particular emphasis on the characteristics of first-time employment.

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