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A predicted surge in US job growth for June might not last
Jul 2, 2020

A predicted surge in US job growth for June might not last

U.S. employers likely rehired several million more workers in June, thereby reducing a Depression-level unemployment rate, but the most up-to-date data suggests that a resurgent coronavirus will limit further job gains


Applications for jobless aid fall to still-high 1.48 million
Jun 25, 2020

Applications for jobless aid fall to still-high 1.48 million

The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level


The Latest: Cawthorn beats Trump's pick for Meadows' seat
Jun 24, 2020

The Latest: Cawthorn beats Trump's pick for Meadows' seat

A 24-year-old real estate investment CEO has won the Republican primary runoff for Mark Meadows’ North Carolina congressional seat over President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate


US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May
Jun 23, 2020

US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May

Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market


Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally
Jun 23, 2020

Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally

Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking a late rally on Wall Street led by technology shares


Jun 22, 2020

Stock indexes move higher on Wall Street after a shaky start

Stocks are moving higher on Wall Street in choppy trading Monday as investors weigh the risks that rising coronavirus cases could pose to hopes for an economic recovery


Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
Jun 22, 2020

Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop

US existing home sales plunged 9.7% in May


Jun 22, 2020

US existing home sales plunge 9.7% in May, third straight decline, as pandemic shakes housing market

US existing home sales plunge 9.7% in May, third straight decline, as pandemic shakes housing market


Jun 22, 2020

This Week: New home sales, Nike earns, consumer spending

The Commerce Department issues its May snapshot of new U.S. home sales Tuesday and its monthly tally of consumer spending Friday


Jun 22, 2020

Liz Weston: How ‘maximizers’ can cut decision-making angst

Some of us are so determined to get the best possible product or deal that we invest a lot of time in the decisions


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