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The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong rose to 3.2 percent in the three months to November 2019 from 3.1 percent in the prior period and above market expectations of 3.1 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since the three months to May 2017. The unemployment rate in the consumption and tourism-related sector increased to a three-year high of 5.2% while in the food and beverage sector, the joblessness rise to 6.2%, the highest in more than eight years. The labour market is expected to remain under pressure as the protests hit the economy and impact tourism and spending.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong rose to 3.1 percent in the three months to October 2019 from 2.9 percent in the prior period and above market expectations of 2.9 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since the three months to September 2017. The jobless rate is expected to remain under pressure as political unrest and violence continue to take a heavy toll on the economy.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong was at 2.9 percent in the three months to September 2019, unchanged from the previous period and in line with market expectations. It remained the highest jobless rate since the three months to March 2018. Also, the underemployment rate held steady at 1 percent.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong stood at 2.9 percent in the three months to August 2019, remaining the highest jobless rate since the three months to March period of 2018. The underemployment rate was unchanged at 1.0 percent, the same as in the previous period.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong increased to 2.9 percent in the three months to July of 2019 from 2.8 percent in the previous period. It was the highest jobless rate since the three months to March period of 2018. The underemployment rate was unchanged at 1.0 percent, the same as in the previous period.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong was unchanged at 2.8 percent in the three months to June 2019, remaining the lowest jobless rate since January 1998. Also, the underemployment rate stood at 1.0 percent, the same as in the previous period.