Cyprus Unemployment Declines 9.6% in May 2025: A Closer Look

by News Editor

June 4, 2025

Analyzing the Decline in Cyprus’ Unemployment Rate

The latest data reveal a notable shift in Cyprus’ employment landscape, with the number of registered unemployed persons standing at 7,378 as of May 2025, as reported by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).

Upon examining seasonally adjusted figures, registered unemployment showed a minor dip to 9,708 individuals, down from 9,729 in April. This represents a year-on-year decrease of 781 individuals, an impressive fall of 9.6% since May 2024.

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Sector-Specific Improvements Highlighted

Key sectors such as financial and insurance activities, construction, education, and manufacturing played a crucial role in this decline. Specifically, manufacturing saw a reduction from 537 unemployed in May 2024 to 458 by May 2025.

Within construction, unemployment figures dropped from 555 to 426, while the education sector experienced a notable decline from 373 to 263, and the financial and insurance sectors reduced from 574 to 405.

Meanwhile, sectors like public administration saw a rise in unemployed numbers from 600 to 658, echoing similar trends in information and communication, which went up from 392 to 416.

Decline Among New Entrants to the Workforce

Newcomers to the labor market also reported a significant reduction, from 509 in May 2024 to 297 in May 2025, aligning with ongoing trends of improving unemployment rates throughout the year.

Starting in January with a registered unemployment figure of 13,147, the adjusted numbers fell to 10,343. By the end of May, real momentum was evident with a nearly 5,800 individual reduction.

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Bank Of England Holds Rates At 3.75% In Split Vote As Inflation Risks Rise

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 17, 2026

The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, but the decision was not unanimous. In a 6-3 vote, the Monetary Policy Committee kept rates unchanged, while three members backed a 25-basis-point increase to 4%. Renewed energy price pressures have added to concerns that inflation could remain elevated.

Inflation Pressures Remain

Policymakers said inflation “is likely to rise further over coming quarters,” citing higher and more volatile crude oil and refined energy prices since the conflict began.

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So far, there has been “little evidence” of significant second-round effects, such as broader wage and price increases. Inflation risks, however, are now “tilted to the upside” and have increased since the July Monetary Policy Report.

Energy Prices Add To Inflation Risks

Brent crude has risen 36% since July, reaching $106 a barrel on Sept. 14, while UK wholesale gas prices increased 78% to 207 pence per therm.

Higher energy costs can feed into transport, production and household expenses, raising costs across supply chains. Refinery pressures have also pushed crack spreads, the difference between refined fuel and crude prices, well above pre-conflict levels.

Economy Shows Resilience

Despite the inflation risks, UK economic activity has held up slightly better than the Bank expected. A softer labor market and higher borrowing costs are expected to help reduce inflation over time.

Previous monetary tightening is still working through the economy, according to policymakers. So far, the latest energy shock has not produced clear evidence of a broader wage-price spiral.

Major Central Banks Take Different Paths

The decision comes during a busy period for global monetary policy. The Federal Reserve raised rates Wednesday to 3.75%-4% in its first increase since 2023, while the European Central Bank recently lifted its deposit rate to 2.5%.

The Bank of Japan is due to announce its decision Friday, with markets expecting a rate increase. Thursday’s split vote shows that pressure for tighter policy remains within the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.

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