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The AEC Lens ![]() Alex Carrick, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect
Alex Carrick is Chief Economist for ConstructConnect. He is a frequent contributor to the Daily Commercial News and the Journal of Commerce. He has delivered presentations throughout North America on the Canadian, United States and world construction outlooks. A trusted and often-quoted source for … More » Another Brutal Week for U.S. Initial Jobless ClaimsApril 9th, 2020 by Alex Carrick, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect
Article source: ConstructConnect 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, ConstructConnect 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 April 4, 2020. U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Weekly
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