Main points from OECD statement 22 million jobs have been lost in advanced economies due to the pandemic Job retention schemes have saved around 21 million jobs Wealthy countries face the threat of rising long-term unemployment Low skilled workers will most feel the sustained affect of unemployment as these sectorsRead More →
The U.S. economy slowed more than expected with the GDP reading for the first quarter coming in at -5%. Analysts have suggested that the second quarter GDP could be down by as much as 40% 1 in 4 Americans have lost their jobs Data yesterday, 28th May 2020, showed U.S.Read More →
Unemployment claims increased UK unemployment data released at 07:00 BST Tuesday, 19th May 2020 reported a big rise in benefit claims. The benefit claimant count in April 2020 increased by 856,500 to 2.1 million, according to data released from the the Office for National Statistics (ONS). As UK unemployment claims jumped, andRead More →
Coronavirus has shocking impact on U.S. jobs The shocking impact the coronavirus is having on the U.S. economy was laid bare today, Friday 8th May 2020. The release of non-farm payroll data recorded a massive increase of 20.5 million unemployed, climbing dramatically to reach historic levels not witnessed since theRead More →