Rising Number of Americans with Second Jobs

A record high of approximately 8.9 million Americans have second jobs, with 50.2% of them holding a college degree. People are taking on additional jobs due to soft labor demand and the need for extra income to support traditional living expenses.

Dengue Outbreak in the Americas

Reported cases of dengue in the Americas have nearly tripled to a record high of over 12.6 million this year, with over 7,700 deaths. The outbreak is the biggest since records began in 1980, hitting Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico especially hard.

Youth Unemployment in China

China's youth unemployment rate in July 2024 reached a record high of 17.1%, the highest since new record-keeping began. Urban unemployment rate also increased to 5.2% in July.

Record High Migrant Deaths Worldwide in 2023

The International Organization for Migration reported a record high of 8,565 migrant deaths worldwide in 2023, with the Mediterranean Sea crossing being the most dangerous route. The figures likely underestimate the real toll, and most deaths were due to drowning.

Gold hitting record high

Gold hit a record high driven by U.S. monetary easing, geopolitical risks, and strong demand. Central banks have been net buyers of gold for eight consecutive months. Spot gold rose to $2,130.79 per troy ounce, with expectations of further upside. Independent analyst predicts gold to hit $2,300 this year.

Gold Price Soars to Record High Amid U.S. Federal Reserve Interest-Rate Cut Speculation

Gold reaches record high as traders bet on U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate cut due to Middle-East war, with spot gold climbing 1% to $2,136.69 per ounce.