Japan's May Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 2.5%, Industrial Production Rises; Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Flat in June

Japan's unemployment rate remained steady at 2.5% in May 2026, matching forecasts and marking the lowest rate since July 2025. Industrial production in Japan also saw a 0.5% month-over-month increase in May. Meanwhile, the Dallas Fed's Texas manufacturing activity index was flat in June 2026, although outlooks improved, uncertainty eased, and hiring and hours picked up.