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New jobless claims drop for first time in 4 weeks
August 26, 2010 9:00 AM
New requests for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week after rising in the past three weeks. Still, claims remain much higher than they would be in a healthy economy. The Labor Department says new claims for jobless aid dropped by 31,000 to a seasonally adjusted 473,000. Wall Street... more » -
First-time jobless claims drop slightly
March 18, 2010 9:51 AM
The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight week. But initial claims remain above levels that would signal net job gains. The Labor Department says new claims for unemployment insurance fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 457,000. That nearly matched... more » -
Existing home sales likely fell in December
January 25, 2010 9:39 AM
December sales of previously occupied homes are expected to be down sharply from the month before when numbers come out today. Prospective buyers were given a five-month extension of a tax credit that initially was to expire Nov. 30. Lawmakers also added a new credit of up to $6,5000 for... more » -
Consumer confidence unexpectedly falls in September
September 29, 2009 11:21 AM
Consumers' confidence in the economy falls in September as Americans' worries about job security offset any enthusiasm about the rally in the stock market. The Conference Board says that the Consumer Confidence Index now stands at 53.1, down from the revised 54.5 reading in August. Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters... more »
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