By Robin Bowman

Rising unemployment is the critical affect of the fallout from an economic slowdown. Knowing which markets will be the strongest in a downturn is key for property investors.

We looked at those economies that are likely, according to one piece of research, to succeed in punching above their weight in terms of attracting FDI. ( Read it here )

But it is jobs - most specifically job losses - that will be the most immediate barometer of interest to property investors.

So, a new survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - the OECD Employment Outlook 2008 - is of special interest.

It offers good news for those invested or planning to invest in several central and Eastern European markets.