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The UK economy is on the brink of a double-dip recession after it shrank 2.6% in November amid surging COVID-19 cases

The UK economy shrank 2.6% in November, bringing to an end 6 months of growth amid ri.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 15th, 2021

The eurozone fell into a double-dip recession in the first quarter as it grappled with COVID-19 and a botched vaccine rollout

GDP shrank for the second quarter running, but economists say the worst should be behind the 19-member bloc. Mannequins wrapped in .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 30th, 2021

: Locked-down Europe slides downhill to double-dip recession

The end of COVID-19 restrictions seems further away than ever, worsening the economy’s slump......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 22nd, 2021

Bond Report: U.S. government bond yields stand pat as Dow slumps on Monday

U.S. Treasury yields hold steady, but edge slightly lower, on Monday as investors watch the market’s reaction to a global oil agreement and weigh the outlook for the economy amid the economic recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 13th, 2020

Japan on brink of recession as economy contracts, virus heightens risk

Japan's economy shrank at the fastest pace in almost six years in the December quarter as a sales tax hike hit consumer and business spending, raising the risk of a recession as China's coronavirus outbreak chills global activity......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 17th, 2020

U.S. jobless rate falls to 50-year low

U.S. job growth increased moderately in September, with the unemployment rate dropping to near a 50-year low of 3.5%, which could assuage financial market concerns that the slowing economy was on the brink of a recession amid lingering trade tensions......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersOct 4th, 2019

Instant View: U.S. September payrolls lower than expected, jobless rate drops

U.S. job growth increased moderately in September, with the unemployment rate dropping to near a 50-year low of 3.5%, which could assuage financial market concerns that the slowing economy was on the brink of a recession amid lingering trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 4th, 2019

Oil rises on fall in U.S. unemployment rate

Oil prices rose on Friday, although remained on track for a second consecutive weekly loss, as an increase in U.S. jobs eased financial market concerns that the slowing economy was on the brink of a recession amid lingering trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 4th, 2019

U.S. unemployment rate falls to 3.5%; job growth steady

U.S. job growth increased moderately in September, with the unemployment rate dropping to near a 50-year low of 3.5%, assuaging financial market concerns that the slowing economy was on the brink of a recession amid lingering trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 4th, 2019

Moderate U.S. job growth expected in September

U.S. job growth likely picked up in September, with wages increasing solidly, which could assuage financial market concerns that the slowing economy was teetering on the brink of a recession amid lingering trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 4th, 2019

Germany On Brink Of Recession As Economy Shrinks In Q2

In the latest sign that the economic powerhouse of Europe is teetering on the edge of recession thanks to the trade war between the US and China, Germany's export-heavy economy shrank by 0.1% in the three m.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeAug 14th, 2019

Italy Is Heading for Recession in 2019. Here’s Why

Europe’s third-largest economy is on the brink of its third recession since the global financial crisis a decade ago Italy's manufacturing sector shrank for .....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneJan 2nd, 2019

Report: Kentucky lags nation in job seekers amid economic recovery

A report from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce offers a glimpse into issues plaguing Kentucky's economy as it recovers from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 18th, 2021

Highlights of the day: Taiwan supply chain braces for COVID surge

The semiconductor and IT value chains in Taiwan have raised their alerts to the surging COVID cases locally, adopting work-from-home and other precautionary measures, though so far no major infections have been reported among the.....»»

Category: topSource: digitimesMay 18th, 2021

Japan’s economy slumps back into decline as COVID-19 hits spending

Japan’s economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as a slow vaccine rollout and new COVID-19 infections hit spending on items such as dining out and clothes, raising concerns the country will lag others emerging from the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 18th, 2021

World"s Most Vaccinated Nation Sees Active COVID Cases Double In Under A Week

World's Most Vaccinated Nation Sees Active COVID Cases Do.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 11th, 2021

Companies offering hiring incentives to lure workers amid COVID-19 state reopenings

A growing number of companies across the country are offering incentives to lure new employees as the US economy continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 7th, 2021

Thailand, Laos Report Surging COVID Cases As India"s Outbreaks Spreads Across Asia

Thailand, Laos Report Surging COVID Ca.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 4th, 2021

‘We are seeing all the engines of the economy rev up’: The pandemic recovery is gaining speed

Powered by consumers and fueled by government aid, the U.S. economy is achieving a remarkably fast recovery from the COVID-19 recession that cost ten.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 29th, 2021

Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate near zero, signals COVID-19 economic risks receding

The U.S. economy has been posting unexpectedly strong gains in recent weeks, with barometers of hiring, spending and manufacturing all surging. Most economists say they detect the early stages of what could be a robust and susta.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 28th, 2021

Coronavirus Update: India’s COVID surge is ‘beyond heartbreaking,’ says WHO head, as first relief supplies arrive

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 edged closer to 148 million on Tuesday, as India's surge continued to overwhelm its healthcare system amid a global effort to send much-needed relief to the nation of 1.4 billion......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 27th, 2021