Missing jobs are a conversion problem, not just a demand problem Brookings

Missing jobs are a conversion problem, not just a demand problem Brookings

In many low- and middle-income countries, economic growth has been stronger than job creation. Output is increasing, firms are investing, and labor participation remains high, but fixed income employment is growing slowly. The informal system is still prevalent, and the working hours are often short. Recent evidence from different countries shows that GDP-employment elasticity in … Read more

America’s debt suddenly draws less demand as $10 trillion must be passed this year during the Iran war. ‘The bond market remains unbeatable’ | Good luck

America's debt suddenly draws less demand as $10 trillion must be passed this year during the Iran war. 'The bond market remains unbeatable' | Good luck

President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is clashing with US bond investors, who have shown little appetite for Treasury securities as they hope the war will end soon. This past week, auctions of two-, five- and seven-year Treasury notes all attracted weak demand, forcing yields higher than expected. That’s a big difference from last month, … Read more