China suspended publication of its youth jobless data on Tuesday, saying it needed to review the methodology behind the closely watched benchmark, which has hit record highs in one of many warning signs for the world's second-largest economy.
  • @rothaine@beehaw.org
    8•1 year ago

    “Inflation seems really bad”

    “But TVs are cheap now right”

    “Yeah, but–”

    “And every household needs, like, at least four TVs right? And people probably buy roughly 3 new TVs a year, right?”

    “But what about food and housing and–”

    “Bro they are saving so much on TVs it makes up for it! Call it 2% for the year, done”

    • @verbalbotanics@beehaw.org
      6•1 year ago

      “I have to work 3 jobs to make rent and health insurance”

      “But look at the numbers! We’re almost at full employment! Isn’t that great?”