Japan's unemployment at six-year high

Japan says its unemployment rate rose to a six-year high and prices fell at a record pace in June.

Japan's unemployment at six-year high

Japan says its unemployment rate rose to a six-year high and prices fell at a record pace in June.

The jobless rate in the world’s second-biggest economy worsened to 5.4% from 5.2% in May, suggesting that an emerging recovery for companies has yet to filter down to workers and families.

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