US GDP grows, rental market struggles
The US GDP grew at an overall rate of 3.3% well above the 2% that was predicted. Despite this many people are struggling to meet monthly rental payments.
US GDP grew at an overall rate of 3.3% well above the 2% that was predicted but we hear how some people are struggling to pay rent.
We also find out what is going on in the gaming world as Microsoft is slashing 8% of its workforce in their gaming division.
Pursuing the theme of ageism in the workplace, we're asking how far you'd go to look younger to clinch a new job opportunity.
Ed Butler discusses this and more business news with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Diane Brady in the US and Yoko Ishikura in Japan.
(Picture: Row of houses in a suburb in the US Picture Credit: Getty Images)
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