September 28, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Bloomberg Consumer spending in the U.S. barely rose in August after adjusting for inflation, showing the economic expansion is struggling to gain momentum. Household purchases rose 0.5 percent, matching the median estimate of economists surveyed …

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August 23, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Reuters The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, suggesting the labor market is healing too slowly to make much of a dent in the unemployment rate. Initial claims …

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