Japan's jobless rate rose to 2.6% in February, up from 2.4% in January, amid higher living costs.

Japan's jobless rate rose to 2.6% in February, up from 2.4% in January, marking the first increase in seven months due to more people entering the job market amid higher living costs. The job availability ratio fell by 0.01 points to 1.26, indicating 126 jobs for every 100 job seekers. The increase in job seekers outpaced the growth in job openings.