Unemployment in Wales has increased by 7,000 during May, June and July, according to official statistics.
The number of people in Wales out of work is now 122,000 with the unemployment rate at 8.4%. The UK average is 7.9%.
The rise is the second consecutive increase in the quarterly statistics.
Responding to the statistics, Welsh Business Minister Edwina Hart said: “Today’s disappointing figures show the Welsh economy is still fragile and that businesses of all sizes and across all sectors are finding these are difficult and challenging times.
“The Welsh Government is reviewing the best way to support businesses in Wales so that they are best place to safeguard existing Welsh jobs and, where possible, create new employment opportunities.”