Economy

Measures the strength of the economic cycle: growth, jobs and credit. A high score means a base that lowers the risk of income shocks. It stands at 36/100 below the G20 median (43): poor. It is driven mainly by unemployment and credit growth. In practice, the risk of job and income shocks is elevated.

Jobs here are fragile. Keep a several-month buffer and hold off on big moves —buying, taking on debt— until it improves; if you want stability, look elsewhere. It improves if it recovers for real.