Belgium's new employment barometer shows annual contraction, women hit harder

Belgium's ONSS released its first monthly Employment Barometer, showing a 0.3-0.4% year-on-year decline in employment for September, continuing a three-month downward trend. The data, based on August 20-September 16, indicates a slight gender disparity. This new indicator provides faster labor market signals, suggesting persistent weakness in Belgian employment.

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