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Labor market trends in Brazil and Portugal
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Labor market trends in Brazil and Portugal have shown varying indicators of stability and volatility. In Brazil, the market reached a state of technical full employment with an unemployment rate of 6.4%, though high levels of household debt and significant monthly transfers to sports betting and virtual casinos were noted. In Portugal, the labor market has demonstrated a mix of long-term stability and recent monthly fluctuations. Data from the second quarter of 2026 indicates significant employment resilience, with the active population surpassing 5.7 million for the first time. Approximately 1.39 million professionals, or 25.7% of the total employed population, have remained in the same position for more than 20 years, a trend that appears to have stabilized following a decline since the 2020 pandemic. However, While recent Social Security data for July shows showed a monthly increase in lay-offs. While the number of workers on lay-off fell by 5.5% compared to the same period last year—totaling 3,759 individuals—there was a 37.7% increase in cases compared to June. This monthly rise was driven primarily lay-offs—driven by a 77.2% increase in the temporary suspension of work contracts, which reached 2,087 cases. Additionally, contracts—the outlook for the regime end of the year appears more positive. A study by ManpowerGroup projects a 32% net employment creation for reducing working hours saw the final quarter of 2026, a 7.8% 14-point increase over June, covering 1,672 people. from the previous quarter. Approximately 44% of employers intend to expand their teams, led by the industrial sector with a 40% hiring projection, the highest in four years. This anticipated growth is supported by resilient economic growth, robust exports, and steady household consumption, though risks such as geopolitical tensions, inflation, and interest rate pressures persist.
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