Lån & Spar says Danish unemployment holds at 3.1% in July, jobless total steady at 94,000

• Lån og Spar flagged steady Danish unemployment in June-July at 94,000, keeping the jobless rate unchanged at 3.1%.
• The bank described unemployment as historically low, despite weak consumer confidence and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
• It warned Middle East tensions could push inflation higher again, delaying a return toward the ECB’s 2% target.
• Employment remained at record highs, despite recent layoffs at some companies and softer demand.
• The outlook hinges on whether rising wages, weaker demand, and geopolitics trigger broader job cuts in coming months.

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