Unemployment benefits safety net ‘torn apart’ by Tories, claims SNP The party analysed OECD data to determine that the UK’s benefits lag behind other European countries. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
Dollar Gains on Higher Bond Yields and Yen Weakness The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.42% and posted a 3-week high. The dollar Tuesday garnered support from higher T-note yields. Also, weakness in the yen gave the dollar a boost after the yen Tuesday dropped to a 3-week low against the dollar. In addition, a slide in... Barchart · Aug 1, 2023
Most Stocks Under Pressure from Earnings and Higher Bond Yields What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.22%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Dow Jones... Barchart · Aug 1, 2023
Stock Index Futures Slip as Investors Await Key U.S. Economic Data, Chinese Data Disappoints September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are down -0.14%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are down -0.25% this morning as market participants digested weak Chinese and Eurozone manufacturing data while looking ahead to the U.S. ISM manufacturing survey. Barchart · Aug 1, 2023
Australia is about to set its first full employment target – and it will define people's lives for decades Stand by for one of the most important decisions Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Albanese government will make. The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023
The UK is the work-from-home capital of Europe. Now let’s work on getting it right A head start on remote working, and low unemployment, left us in prime position. But we need to ensure all are supported, says Prof Christine Grant, an occupational psychologist The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023
Chinese youth unemployment is so dire that some parents are paying their adult kids to be ‘full-time children’ It's the latest in a slew of Gen Z anti-work trends in China. Fortune · Jul 29, 2023
China’s graduates unconvinced by calls to toil in countryside Amid record youth unemployment, the government wants young people to ‘go to the farmland’ – but the prospect is unappealing for many The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023
Bidenomics’ critics are being proven wrong. Happy days are here again How has the U.S. economy proven so resilient? Partly due to Bidenomics, write Yale's Sonnenfeld and Tian. Fortune · Jul 28, 2023
Can Artificial Intelligence help in delivering speedy justice needs a thought, says KSLU Vice-Chancellor KSLU VC C. Basavaraju emphasised need to ponder how AI can be adopted in legal system for speedy justice. AI has benefits, but also negative aspects that need to be considered. Need strong IT law to prevent misuse. Technology revolution has made us ponder if it can solve issues like… The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023
Congressional Budget Office predicts slower economic growth and 4.7% unemployment into 2024 The Congressional Budget Office reports that economic and job growth so far this year has been stronger than forecast in February, but an updated outlook sees parts of the economy as weakening through 2024 The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
Inflation has peaked – but will the RBA stop raising rates and focus on locking in low unemployment? The latest numbers show success in the fight against inflation even as jobs figures remain stable The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023
U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims fall to 228,000 New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits fell 9,000 for the week ending July 15 to a seasonally adjusted 228,000. The previous week’s figure was unrevised. The four-week moving average as of July 15 fell 9,250 from the previous week’s unrevised average to 237,500. Ballotpedia · Jul 25, 2023
Beijing to provide more economic support to boost sluggish post-pandemic recovery Real estate and tech stocks in Hong Kong and China soared this Tuesday after a Politburo meeting signalled the government would provide more support to the economy. The July meeting is often seen as crucial in setting the tone for economic policy in the country. China says it is on… France 24 · Jul 25, 2023
Barchart · Jul 21, 2023 A Strong Case Against Further Rate Hikes in 2023 The markets have priced in a 99.8% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike at the July 26th FOMC meeting. The data the Fed is looking at may say otherwise!
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 20, 2023 President Biden talked ‘Bidenomics’ at the Philly Shipyard. Here’s what it means. President Biden has a new reelection campaign catchphrase: Bidenomics.
Barchart · Jul 20, 2023 Dollar Rises on Higher Bond Yields and U.S. Labor Market Strength The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rallied to a 1-week high and rose by +0.57%. A jump in bond yields Thursday supported the dollar. Also, signs of strength in the U.S. labor market are hawkish for Fed policy and bullish for the dollar after weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell...
AAP · Jul 20, 2023 Reserve Bank might be using sledgehammer to crack a nut Prominent economists say a broad range of economic policies are needed to tackle inflation with RBA rate hikes ineffective against key sources of inflation.
Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023 US applications for jobless benefits fall to 2-month low U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in two months, suggesting resilient demand for workers amid a moderation in job gains.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 US jobless claims fall again as labor market continues to flash strength Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to show fortitude in the face of higher interest rates
The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023 Unemployment is staying low at 3.5%. But for those out of work, here's why it's become harder to get a job Slower employment growth, faster population growth and a steady rate of unemployment are the main stories from the Bureau of Statistics’ labour force update, released on Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023 Unemployment rate falls to 3.5% as the economy adds 32,600 jobs in June on latest ABS figures The bureau of statistics labour numbers will be examined closely by the Reserve Bank when it meets on August 1 to consider interest rates
Kiplinger · Jul 19, 2023 What Is Stagflation and How Can Investors Prepare? An oil supply shock and a weak jobs report have markets wondering about stagflation, when economic growth slows and the unemployment rate spikes.
AAP · Jul 19, 2023 Aussie unemployment rate hangs on at 3.5 per cent The labour market has proved resilient, with the jobless rate coming in at 3.5 per cent and 33,000 new jobs added to the economy.
Ballotpedia · Jul 18, 2023 U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims fall to 237,000 New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits fell 12,000 for the week ending July 8 to a seasonally adjusted 237,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 1,000 to 249,000. The four-week moving average as of July 8 fell 6,750 from the previous week’s revised average to 246,750.