weekly jobless claims are falling again

weekly jobless claims are falling again

Weekly jobless claims are down again in the United States, hitting a new low since the start of the health crisis, despite the Delta variant slowing the recovery, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Labor. Read alsoUnited States: fear of contamination at work persists despite vaccines Between 22 and 28 August, 340,000 … Read more

consumer confidence plunges in August, to its lowest since February

consumer confidence plunges in August, to its lowest since February

American consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest level since February, their morale being weighed down by the Delta variant which is weighing on the economic recovery, but also by the rise in gasoline and food prices. Read alsoAnti-Covid vaccines: the United States is now trying its luck in Asia The index measuring confidence … Read more

Supreme Court lifts moratorium on tenant evictions

Supreme Court lifts moratorium on tenant evictions

The United States Supreme Court on Thursday evening lifted the moratorium on tenant evictions scheduled until October, ending protections afforded to millions of people in financial difficulty in the midst of the pandemic. Read alsoUnited States: GDP growth of 6.6% in the second quarter at an annualized rate The highest American court sided with homeowners … Read more

[Faits Divers] The path of discord between the hospital and the tennis players

[Faits Divers] The path of discord between the hospital and the tennis players

ST.PAUL. Neighborhood relations between the West Reunion Hospital Center (CHOR) and the Oasis Tennis Club are storming. In question, a road which connects a temporary car park of the care establishment to a roundabout. The sports association is indignant that it was built on its own land without authorization. And claims rent. At a price … Read more

consumer confidence in August plunges to ten-year low

consumer confidence in August plunges to ten-year low

With a plunge of 13.4% compared to the previous month, the level of consumer confidence is back below that of April 2020. US consumer confidence for August plunged to its lowest level in ten years, affected by the shadow of the Delta variant on the economy and inflation fears, according to the final estimate of … Read more

inflation accelerates again in July over one year, but slows down over one month

inflation accelerates again in July over one year, but slows down over one month

Prices continued to rise in July in the United States compared to a year ago, but showed a further sign of moderation from last month, as household incomes surged unexpectedly. Read alsoThe rise in inflation will be temporary, according to the Banque de France Inflation stood at 4.2% over one year in July, against 4% … Read more

[Société] Student immunization: on your marks, get set, get stuck

[Société] Student immunization: on your marks, get set, get stuck

COVID-19. The first Covid-19 vaccination center opens its doors to students today at Leconte-de-Lisle high school in Saint-Denis. A campaign that arouses mixed opinions. – The first wave of the vaccination campaign in France begins today with students from Reunion over 12 years old. “In all middle and high schools in France, students and staff … Read more

GDP growth of 6.6% in the 2nd quarter at an annualized rate

GDP growth of 6.6% in the 2nd quarter at an annualized rate

The reopening of the economy and the checks distributed by the Biden administration boosted consumption by Americans. The GDP growth of the United States amounted to 6.6% in the second quarter, on an annualized basis, a little more than initially estimated, according to the second estimate of the Commerce Department released Thursday. Read alsoUnited States: … Read more

The euro stabilizes against the dollar, the market hesitates before Jackson Hole

The euro stabilizes against the dollar, the market hesitates before Jackson Hole

The euro stabilized against the dollar on Tuesday, hovering around equilibrium, after two sessions of the rise, with the market hesitating as the central bankers’ meeting in Jackson Hole approached, which may provide an opportunity to learn more about US monetary policy. Read alsoThe Fed on the Grill in Jackson Hole Around 6.30 p.m. GMT, … Read more

AB Science hopes to resume testing of its flagship drug against ALS soon

AB Science hopes to resume testing of its flagship drug against ALS soon

AB Science expects “Gradually resume” from September the trials of its flagship molecule in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), announced Monday the French biotech, which received a first authorization from a national health agency. Read alsoCovid-19: AB Science obtains 15 million euros for its research on masitinib The company had to suspend its … Read more