WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) – The number of Americans who filed requests for jobless benefits fell by 12,000 last week to 377,000, the U.S. Labor Department said…
While the mainstream media was reporting that jobless claims were steady last week, the real picture was more nuanced. The media reports only the seasonally…
WTAE PittsburghTREASURIES-US bonds steady on Europe fears, US dataReuters| TOKYO May 18 (Reuters) – US Treasuries were steady in Asia on Friday, well-supported by fears about Greece and Spain as well as growing doubts about the strength of the US econo…
USA TODAYJobless claims steady, mid-Atlantic factories sagReutersBy Jason Lange | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New claims for jobless benefits last week held at levels suggesting sluggish growth in hiring and factory activity in the mid-Atlantic region contr…
BloombergJobless Claims in US Were Unchanged at 370000 Last WeekBloombergMore Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign the labor market is making little progress. Jobless claims were unchanged at 370000 in …
The Associated PressUS worker output fell in Q1 by most in a yearThe Associated PressBy MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer – 1 minute ago WASHINGTON (AP) — US worker productivity fell from January through March by the most in a year. Stronger h…
National PostJobless Claims in U.S. Decline More Than ForecastBloombergFewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, easing concern the job market was taking a turn for the worse. Jobless claims fell by 27000 to …
USA TODAYStock Futures Tick Higher; Traders Eye Data, Retail SalesFox BusinessBy Adam Samson US stock-index futures climbed on Thursday as traders mulled monthly sales results from major retailers, economic reports and the European Central Bank's p…
NEWS.com.auU.S. Stock Futures Little Changed; Visa Drops on ProbeBloombergUS stock-index futures were little changed as investors awaited reports forecast to show service industries grew at a slower pace while jobless claims declined. Visa Inc. (V) fel…
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U.S. Growth Decoupling From Bonds Means Lower Yields to JPMorgan
December 11, 2011, 7:26 PM EST
By Daniel Kruger and Liz Capo McCormick
Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) — The strengthening U.S. economy is proving no deterrent to the biggest rally in …
