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Oil prices increase on positive U.S. data and Iran concerns
Oil prices rose on Thursday after indications that the U.S. economy is improving despite the debt crisis in Europe. Speculation that tension in the Middle East could lead to a disruption of crucial supply routes has also led to an …
2 Million 99ers Scream Hard Recovery for The Jobless
Scanning the news headlines, the hits seem to just keep on coming on the jobs front. The nationwide unemployment rate increase to 9.2% from 9.1% over the month. The unemployment rate also increased in 28 out of 50 states in …
Crude prices rise as Yemen conflict continues and US dollar weakens
Brent Crude oil futures rose slightly on thursday as the Dollar weakened and unrest in Yemen seemed to outweigh concerns over weak economic growth and a slowdown in demand.
Thursday saw the third day of fighting in Yemen between government …
Labor and Commerce department reports show slowdown in US first quarter
The Labor Department and Commerce Department both released reports on thursday showing more weak U.S. economic data
The Labor Department reported that first-time U.S. jobless claims had unexpectedly rose during the latest week. The number of people who filed for …
Dollar drops on more weak U.S. economic data
The U.S. dollar dropped against most major currencies on thursday after the Labor Department released a report showing more weak U.S. economic data.
The report showed that first-time U.S. jobless claims had unexpectedly rose during the latest week. The number …
















