Core Insights - The unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina reached 322,100 registered unemployed individuals in August 2025, reflecting a slight increase of 0.4% compared to July [1] - Female unemployment is particularly concerning, with 192,600 women unemployed, accounting for 59.8% of the total unemployed population [1] - The age structure indicates a concentration of unemployment among middle-aged individuals, particularly those aged 50-59, who represent the highest number of unemployed at 84,500 [1] Gender Analysis - Male unemployment remained stable from the previous month, while female unemployment increased by 0.6%, contributing significantly to the overall rise in unemployment [1] - The highest unemployment rates for both genders are found in the 50-59 age group, with 38,300 men and 46,200 women unemployed [1] Age Structure - The age group of 50-59 years has the highest unemployment numbers, followed by the 40-49 age group with 67,700 unemployed and the 30-39 age group with 62,200 unemployed [1] - Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) is the lowest, with 32,500 individuals unemployed [1] Education Level - The highest number of unemployed individuals possess higher education or professional qualifications, totaling 101,000 [1] - The number of unemployed individuals without professional skills and those with secondary education are nearly equal, at 91,800 and 91,600 respectively [1]

Core Insights - Gold prices have reached all-time highs in 2025, driven by economic concerns, job losses, and the trade war, with a year-to-date increase of over 50% and a 20% surge since April [1][4] - The performance of gold has significantly outpaced stock market returns, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising 15% and 19% respectively [1] - Gold has also outperformed Treasury bonds, which gained about 8% due to Federal Reserve interest rate cuts [2] Economic Context - The rise in gold prices is supported by fears of a potential reckoning in the U.S. economy, despite GDP growth above 3% in the second and third quarters [4] - Job cuts reported by Challenger, Gray and Christmas totaled 946,426 through September, marking a 55% year-over-year increase [5] - The unemployment rate reached 4.3% in August, the highest since 2021, with private data indicating worsening conditions in September [6][7] Market Dynamics - Recent concerns have emerged regarding the sustainability of gold's rally, particularly after a significant drop of over 6% in a single day, leading to a decline of more than 5% over the past five days [3] - The unique nature of gold as a stored asset makes it susceptible to volatile price movements based on economic expectations [3]