United States
American households struggle as inflation continues - new survey
Millions of Americans are facing financial hardship due to rising consumer prices, as the level of inflation remains at its highest level in more than 40 years.
Felix Richter is a data journalist at Statista.
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Risk and Resilience
Gasoline prices dropped in August - but inflation continues to rise
Despite a drop in gasoline prices, inflation has showed little signs of cooling off in August due to increases in prices for shelter, food, and medical care.
Workforce and Employment
为什么美国人还在辞职？
在新冠肺炎疫情带来前所未有的就业危机之后，整个2021年美国劳动力市场出现了新趋势：数千万美国人自愿离职。根据最新的JOLTS报告，“大辞职潮”在2022年7月有所缓解，经季节性调整后的辞职人数已经连续第四个月下降了。但是418万的离职人数仍然处于史上最高水平，而上个月的职位空缺数量也处在同样高的水平，超过了1100万。
Workforce and Employment
A quarter of Americans who quit during the 'Great Resignation' regret their decision - here's why
The Great Resignation led to the Great Regret for some Americans, according to a new survey, with 42% saying their new job hasn't lived up to expectations.
Workforce and Employment
Why are Americans still quitting their jobs?
At 4.18m, the number of Americans quitting jobs is historically high - experts believe workers re-evaluating their priorities post-pandemic is the main driver.
Education, Skills and Learning
Americans owe $1.75 trillion in student debt
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Climate Change
Earth Overshoot Day: What it is and why it keeps arriving earlier
Earth Overshoot Day is the day that humanity’s demand for resources exceeds the resources Earth can regenerate within a year, marked on 28 July this year.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
International travel levels tipped to soar again in 2022
The UNWTO's latest World Tourism Barometer shows an increase of 182% for international tourism in the three months of 2022 compared to the previous year.
United States
This is the biggest concern for Americans right now, according to a new survey
A survey by Statista reveals that over 40% of US adults now think that inflation and the cost of living are the most pressing issues that needs addressing.
United States
Everyday prices are surging. What effect does that have on personal savings in the US?
Americans saved just 4.4% of their disposable income in April – lower than at any point since the Great Recession, and down from 12.6% a year earlier.
Financial and Monetary Systems
US makes most aggressive interest rate hike since 1994
Facing the highest inflation in 40 years, the US Federal Reserve has raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 75 basis points to 1.50-1.75%.
Circular Economy
Many prospective home buyers are now priced out in the US
Sales of single-family houses in the United States fell for the fourth month in a row in April as prices rose by 20% on the year and mortgage rates grew.
Mobility
Cars still dominate the American commute
Over two thirds of American commuters still use their own car to move between home and work, with only 10% choosing to cycle, a new survey finds.
COVID-19
Has COVID-19's bicycle boom reached its peak?
Americans spent $7 billion on bicycles and accessories in 2020. But as COVID restrictions began to lift in late 2021, the bike boom is on the decline.
Financial and Monetary Systems
投资者预测美国将在 2023 年陷入经济衰退——以下是相关依据
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