Since the Trump tariffs were announced in April, financial markets have tried to assess their effects on inflation and employment. It turns out that both economic indicators are getting worse. The core consumer price index rose from 2.9% in June to 3% in July, while the unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2%. Job growth slowed way down, with nonfarm payrolls increasing a total of just 106,000 jobs from May through July, compared to 380,000 in the three months before that.
These scams seem to target individuals with limited understanding of online job postings, prey upon desperation, and exploit trust in familiar platforms.
Nearly 25% of older Gen X and young boomer workers laid off in the past decade haven't found new jobs, with 11% taking pay cuts.
According to the major UK survey of over 1,100 respondents with MS, systemic failures in workplace support and welfare systems significantly hinder the ability of individuals to maintain employment.
"From young people taking their first step into the world of work to parents and carers returning to the workforce, retail offers opportunities that meet the needs of people in all corners of the country. These increases in employment costs are putting those opportunities at risk."
When you apply for a mortgage, lenders want to know you'll be able to make your monthly payments. One way they assess this is by looking at your employment history.
The proposed Company Directors (Duties) Bill aims to shift the focus of UK company directors from solely benefiting shareholders to considering the broader impact of their decisions.
The rise in inflation in May introduces some further uncertainty into the near-term outlook for businesses prices, adding that they need to squeeze out inflation.