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2012-02-05
Christian Science MonitorAre new unemployment figures a boost for Obama?Christian Science MonitorUnemployment in the US has fallen to 8.3 percent, the lowest level since February 2009. It looks like good news for President Obama, but Republicans aren't buying it. And there are other political and economic trends that should give the White House ...President Obama and Mitt Romney Advisers Square Off on the EconomyABC NewsRepublicans argue jobs report wasn't all good newsLos Angeles TimesObama and Romney camps battling on jobless numbersUSA TODAYFinancial Times -Philadelphia Inquirerall 2,613 news articles »
2012-02-05
Asian Stocks Rise After US Unemployment FallsABC NewsAsian stock markets climbed Monday after US unemployment fell to its lowest in three years, suggesting a stronger recovery in the world's No. 1 economy that could benefit the region's exporters. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.1 percent to 8924.98.and more »
2012-02-05
Giants beat Patriots as unemployment rate pays offDigitalJournal.comMake that 18 or 21 Super Bowls where the city's team which boasts the lowest unemployment rate, wins. There was drama, both on an off the field, as usual. As The New York Giants celebrate their win over the New England Patriots, NBC left the airwaves ...and more »
2012-02-05
Unemployment up slightlyBismarck TribuneUnemployment for December rose .5 percent from 2.7 percent to 3.2 percent in the Bismarck metropolitan statistical area, according to North Dakota Job Service statistics. This matches the state's December unemployment rate.ND's worst unemployment is better than country's average; experts say small ...The Republicall 10 news articles »
2012-02-05
The Market OracleMild Improvement in Unemployment Numbers Hides Worrisome SignsBlogcritics.org (blog)Recently the mainstream press and pundits gushed over the apparently falling unemployment rate. After all, the official unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points to 8.3 percent. Total private job gains were 257000.Super jobs report… just in time for the Super bowlExaminer.comUS January Employment Situation Shows Widespread Improvement, but Short of ...The Market Oracleall 3 news articles »
2012-02-05
The payroll tax break compromise now up for a vote on Friday also extends unemployment benefits, but they may not be what the hardest hit need. The 5 million people who would have lost unemployment benefits next year would likely benefit from job training more...
2012-02-05
Asian stock markets climbed Monday after U.S. unemployment fell to its lowest in three years, suggesting a stronger recovery in the world's No. 1 economy that could benefit the region's exporters.
2012-02-05
Unemployment in the US has fallen to 8.3 percent, the lowest level since February 2009. It looks like good news for President Obama, but Republicans aren't buying it. And there are other political and economic trends that should give the White House pause.
2012-02-04
Unemployment rate hinges on more than job gains Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 04:10 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — For most people, the 8.3 percent unemployment rate is the most visible sign of the economy's health. The first retirements of the vast baby ...
2012-02-02
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to a level that signaled a steadily improving job market. The figures came one day before the government is expected to report that January marked another solid month for hiring.
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