Showing posts with label gasoline prices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gasoline prices. Show all posts

Friday, March 15, 2013

Jobless claims data brightens labor market picture

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped for a third straight week last week, the latest indication the labor market recovery was gaining traction.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Economy improves but recovery hurdles persist

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing for new jobless benefits dropped to an almost four-year low last week, and factory activity in the mid-Atlantic expanded moderately, suggesting the economy carried some momentum into the new year.