U.K. Jobless Claims Hits Seven-Year High, Unemployment Rate Rises to 2.7%

U.K. Jobless Claims Hits Seven-Year High, Unemployment Rate Rises to 2.7%


Canadian Employment Rises Unexpectedly; the Unemployment Rate Bumps up to 6.2%

Canadian Employment Rises Unexpectedly; the Unemployment Rate Bumps up to 6.2%
Employment in Canada rose 9,500 in October, stronger than market expectations of a 10,000 drop, after the 107,000 surge in September. However, the modest increase in employment did not prevent the unemployment rate from rising to 6.2% from 6.1% in September. The key wage measure […]


U.K. Nationwide Consumer Confidence Rises To 55

U.K. Nationwide Consumer Confidence Rises To 55
U.K. Nationwide Consumer Confidence Actual 55, Expected 47, Previous 50
Release Explanation: Consumer confidence in the U.K. has been falling since September of 2007. There has been very little change to consumers’ views about the current situation, after last month’s sharp fall in comparison to the previous year. However, consumers […]