Consequently, numbers under “residential” gradually declined to 18 percent as of December 7, 2020—compared to their peak of 43 percent in April 2020—implying that people are staying less at home. However, transit station activities remained subdued at –46 percent given the limited public transportation options at present.
The unemployment rate moderated to 8.7 percent in October 2020 from a high of 17.7 percent in April, during the strictest period of lockdown. The unemployment rate moderated to 8.7 percent in October 2020 from a high of 17.7 percent in April, during the strictest period of lockdown. Price pressures remained manageable in 2020, with headline inflation averaging at 2.6 for the entire year.