Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requires detailed editorial commentary, often supported by relevant tables and graphs.
At the same time, though, there are many topics (e.g., relating to demographics, housing starts, etc.) that cry out for compelling ‘shorthand’ visualizations.
Whichever path is followed, the point of the journey, almost always, is to reach a bottom line or two.
To provide additional value, ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº is now pleased to offer an ongoing series of 1,000-word charts.
These will help readers sort out the ‘big picture’ more clearly.
This 1,000-word chart looks at U.S. initial jobless claims as of September 25, 2021.
![Moving in Wrong Direction: Week ending Sept. 25, 2021 = 362,000 (+11,000 vs previous week's 351,000) After nearly dropping below 300,000, the figure has been climbing again for the past 3 periods.](https://www.constructconnect.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%20and%20Media/Initial-Jobless-Claims-in-US-Sep-25-2021.png)
Chart: ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº.
Alex Carrick is Chief Economist for ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº. He has delivered presentations throughout North America on the U.S., Canadian and world construction outlooks. Mr. Carrick has been with the company since 1985. Links to his numerous articles are featured on Twitter , which has 50,000 followers.
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