A sign of recovery in the labor market
In the
United States, the number of workers who applied for unemployment benefits for the first time registered a significant drop of 4,000 units in the week ending November 9, bringing the total to 217,000 claims, according to seasonally adjusted data provided by the Department of Labor. This figure represents the lowest level since May, suggesting an improvement in the labor market and an ongoing economic recovery
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Analysts had expected a number of requests equal to 220,000, slightly higher than the actual figure, which indicates a better than expected performance. In addition, the number of requests from the previous week was confirmed at 221,000, maintaining some stability in the current environment
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The comparison with the peaks of the pandemic
During the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States had registered a maximum of 6.9 million new requests per week, a figure that highlights the significant improvement compared to that critical period. The reduction in claims for unemployment benefits is a positive indicator, suggesting that many workers are returning to the labor market and that the economy is catching up
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Implications for the tourism sector
In a context of economic recovery, it is interesting to note that the European Commission recently required Booking Holdings to comply with the Digital Markets Act, modifying the role of Booking.com in the tourism sector. This decision allows companies to differentiate prices and conditions on different online sales channels, promoting greater fairness and openness in the digital market. Such changes could positively affect the tourism sector, which suffered serious losses during the pandemic.
In summary, data on claims for unemployment benefits in the United States and recent changes in the European tourism sector indicate a phase of transition and recovery, with signs of optimism for the future of the labor market and the economy in general.
