*Walter Bloomberg
@DeItaone
UK YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT HITS CRISIS LEVELS
Youth unemployment in the United Kingdom has soared to 16.1%, surpassing the EU average for the first time, data shows—the highest for 16-24 year olds since 2014. Almost a million young people are not in education, employment, or training.
Economists blame Labour Party policies, including steep minimum wage hikes, higher payroll taxes, and stricter employment laws, which have deterred employers from hiring young staff. Sharp rises in the 18-20 age bracket (up 8.5% to £10.85/hour) far outpace inflation, while AI threatens entry-level roles.
Analysts warn of a “lost generation,” with youth employment dropping sharply while older workers see gains. The government highlights apprenticeship schemes, tax breaks, and a £1.5 billion Youth Guarantee program, but critics say policy missteps are worsening the crisis.
UK YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT HITS CRISIS LEVELS
Youth unemployment in the United Kingdom has soared to 16.1%, surpassing the EU average for the first time, data shows—the highest for 16-24 year olds since 2014. Almost a million young people are not in education, employment, or… pic.twitter.com/KSk6ZAzAKt
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 17, 2026
Global Markets Investor
@GlobalMktObserv
⚠️This is INSANE:
A record 331,000 men are working two full-time jobs in the US.
This is DOUBLE the average number seen in the 2011-2016 period.
By comparison, the Great Financial Crisis peak was 253,000.
Including women, 476,000 Americans are working two full-time jobs simultaneously, an ALL-TIME HIGH.
The total number of multiple job holders is up to 8.77 million, near the highest on record.
Americans are being forced to work more than ever just to make ends meet.
⚠️This is INSANE:
A record 331,000 men are working two full-time jobs in the US.
This is DOUBLE the average number seen in the 2011-2016 period.
By comparison, the Great Financial Crisis peak was 253,000.
Including women, 476,000 Americans are working two full-time jobs… pic.twitter.com/nvzFmDr2Wa
— Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) February 18, 2026
The K-Shaped Economy:
Personal savings have dropped by -$469.2 billion since April, a decline of -37%.
The personal saving rate tumbled from 5.5% in April to 3.5% in November, the lowest since 2008, excluding the Covid-era distortions of 2020.
Dwindling savings mean there’s… pic.twitter.com/9BARbO1l7w
— Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) February 17, 2026