Posted On: 08/16/2012 9:04:28 AM
Post# of 145202
Jobless claims edge higher but four-week average drops
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits edged higher last week although a trend reading fell close to a four-year low, pointing to ongoing healing in the labor market.
- Wal-Mart sees slowing international growth, stock falls
- Housing starts unexpectedly fall in July
- Ecuador grants asylum to Wikileak's Assange |
- Seven U.S. troops among 11 dead in Afghan helicopter crash
- Obama campaign accuses Republicans of smear tactics over bin Laden, leaks
(0)
(0)
