U S. virus surge weakens global economic rebound
The United States struggles to control the coronavirus, hindering global recovery as Europe and China show resilience. US policy delays, waning sales in luxury brands, and a stalled aid package weigh on markets while China resumes growth and German automakers benefit from demand.
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UK braces for unemployment spike as furlough ends
The United Kingdom faces rising job losses as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme winds down in October. Debenhams trims 2,500 positions while employment for April-June fell by 220,000, the sharpest quarterly drop since 2009. Government hopes furlough protected livelihoods but analysts warn of a sharp rise toward 3 million unemployed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak defend measures while economists predict bumpy months ahead.
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Pandemic boosts retirements as savers lock in gains
Ran dolph New Jersey resident Sarah Ackerman cut monthly expenses by 300 to 500 dollars and maxed out a Simple IRA and Roth IRA during the coronavirus downturn. Fidelity data show retirement balances rebound with double digit quarterly gains as Fed and Congress flood markets with support. Over 55 million Americans filed for jobless benefits since mid March as reopenings stall.
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