Reuters The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, with several states reporting an increase related to Tropical Storm Isaac. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose …
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Marketwatch Applications for U.S. jobless benefits were flat last week at a seasonally adjusted 374,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had projected claims would fall to 370,000. Initial claims from two …
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Reuters The number of Americans lining up for new jobless benefits fell to the lowest level in nearly four years last week, according to a government report that showed ongoing healing in the labor market. …
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Seeking Alpha Today’s Markets In Asia, Japan -1.7% to 9555. Hong Kong -1.6% to 23254. China -1.4% to 2705. India -0.6% to 18494. In Europe, at midday, London -0.8%. Paris -1.1%. Frankfurt -1.1%. Futures at …
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