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17.09.202608:30:00UTC+00Hong Kong Jobless Rate Edges Up to 3.8% in August, Signalling Mild Softening in Labour Market

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate inched up to 3.8% in August 2026, from 3.7% in July, according to data updated on 17 September 2026. The latest figure suggests a slight softening in the city’s labour market following a period of relative stability.

The 0.1 percentage-point increase, while modest, indicates that employment conditions may be losing some momentum after holding at 3.7% in July. Authorities and market participants will be watching upcoming releases closely to assess whether this uptick proves temporary or marks the beginning of a broader cooling trend in Hong Kong’s job market.

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