During a volatile week, stocks bounced between Mideast turmoil and generally strong economic reports. Even with the jobless rate’s surprising drop, equities ended on a down note. Still, stocks eked out a tiny overall gain on th…
The market suffered its biggest swoon since August last week as chaos swept Libya and oil prices hit multiyear highs. With the geopolitical landscape uncertain for the foreseeable future, don’t be surprised if stocks come under…
U.S. unemployment fell during the last half of October, indicating that the government-measured unemployment rate over the next month may drop to its lowest levels in more than a year.
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The number of new and continuing jobless claims fell last week, a sign of modest progress in the labor market. After a seasonal rise this summer, claims appear to be trending lower.
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