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Stocks jumped in early trading Thursday as data showing an improved trade deficit offset a weaker-than-expected reading on jobs.
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- The trade deficit in the U.S. probably widened in October as the growing economy caused imports to rise faster than exports, economists said before a report today.
The economic recovery is likely to draw strength from exports such as farm products, autos, aircraft and industrial machinery _ all of which helped lower the nation's trade deficit in October. Exports of U.S. goods rose for a sixth straight month. Further... Unemployment - Jobless claims - Business - Insurance - United States
WASHINGTON — Now that the Great Recession appears over, the economy looks to be entering a Rocky Recovery, in which much of the nation will continue to struggle well into 2010.
Stock indexes closed higher as a jump in exports offset concerns about an increase in unemployment claims.
Stock indexes rose Thursday as a jump in exports offset concerns about an increase in weekly unemployment claims. A weaker dollar is lifting demand for U.S. goods, which become less expensive for foreign buyers when the greenback falls. The Commerce Department said a rise in exports helped narrow the nation's trade gap to $32.9 billion in October.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes rose Thursday as a jump in exports offset concerns about an increase in weekly unemployment claims. A weaker dollar is lifting demand for U.S. goods, which become l...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October as exports surged to the highest level in nearly a year. Growing exports, boosted by a weaker dollar, are expected to boost demand for American manufactured goods in coming months and provide important strength to the overall...
The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, but a surprise narrowing in the trade gap in October indicated the economy remained firmly on a steady growth path.
An increase in initial weekly jobless claims is offset by a drop in continuing claims and an improved trade deficit.
NEW YORK — The stock market rose Thursday as an improvement in the nation's trade deficit offset a weaker-than-expected reading on jobs. The Commerce Department said a surge in exports helped narrow the trade deficit in October to $32.9 billion. Economists had been expecting an increase.
The Commerce Department said a surge in exports helped narrow the trade deficit in October to $32.9 billion. Economists had been expecting an increase.
(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks are rising as a report showing an improved trade deficit offset disappointing employment data. The Commerce Department says a surge in exports helped narrow the trade deficit to $32.9 billion in October. Economists had expected an increase.
UPDATED, 9:35 A.M.: The stock market rose Thursday as an improvement in the nation's trade deficit offset a weaker-than-expected reading on jobs. NYSE, NASDAQ » BLOG: South Bay business news
UPDATED, 7:50 A.M.: The stock market rose today as an improvement in the nation's trade deficit offset a weaker-than-expected reading on jobs. NYSE, NASDAQ » BLOG: South Bay business news
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