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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
(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks jumped in early trading Thursday as data showing an improved 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 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... Balance of trade - United States - Final goods - Export - Asia
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The trade deficit surprised many, falling to a narrower-than-expected $32.9 billion.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks have risen 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. Meanwhile, the Labor Department says the number of newly laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits was up more than expected. The Dow Jones was up 80 points.
The harder it falls, the stronger it rises - that used to be the rule when the U.S. economy tumbled into recession. But the UCLA Anderson Forecast being issued today doubts that pattern will apply to what it expects to be a weak recovery in 2010. Although...
The Georgia Department of Labor released today November state unemployment claims which are up slightly from October but down a bit when compared to November 2008.
The harder it falls, the stronger it rises - that used to be the rule when the U.S. economy tumbled into recession. But the UCLA Anderson Forecast being issued today doubts that pattern will apply to what it expects to be a weak recovery in 2010. Although... Economy of the United States - Recession - UCLA Anderson School of Management - United States - UCLA Anderson Forecast
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.
APTraders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.NEW YORK -- Stocks were rising today as a report showing an improved trade deficit offset disappointing employment data. The Commerce Department says a surge in exports helped narrow the trade...
The Commerce Department says a surge in exports helped narrow the trade deficit to $32.9 billion in October. Economists had expected an increase.
WASHINGTON – 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 gains in exports should bolster manufacturers, who struggled during the recession. Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc., for ...
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