WASHINGTON: White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Thursday (Aug 13) said he expects the US unemployment rate to return to single-digit ...
WASHINGTON: White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Thursday said he expects the US unemployment rate to return to single-digit levels as early as this month and growth in the third quarter should be 20 per cent or more as the economy recovers from the recession triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
"The key point that I would make is the economy is rebounding, it looks like a V-shaped recovery and the recent news now is even better than it was a month ago," Kudlow said in a virtual appearance at a conference hosted by the Council of the Americas.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped below one million last week for the first time since mid-March, but economists said that was likely caused by the expiration of a US$600 weekly supplement, which discouraged some people from filing claims. Kudlow cited the drop in claims as a sign that the labor market is recovering. Asked if the economy needs another round of stimulus, Kudlow said recent executive actions taken by President Donald Trump should provide some relief.
These extend enhanced unemployment benefits at a reduced level of up to US$400 a week and continue a freeze on student loan interest and payments. But several economists said this week that Trump's actions, which are likely to face legal challenges, would have a minimal impact on the economy.Kudlow said bipartisan efforts to provide help for small businesses and more direct payments to households could also help, but noted that negotiations with Democrats were at a"standstill".
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