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Stocks rise on lower jobless claims

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:18:06 GMT

The market's gain was modest on light trading volume ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The government said new claims for unemployment insurance fell by 35,000 last week to 466,000.
Source: N.J. Courier-Post Online

La. down 1,900 jobs in Oct.; download the October report

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:12:48 GMT

The states seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the month of October was 7.4 percent, unchanged from September and almost 3 percent below the national rate of 10.2 percent.
Source: The Alexandria Town Talk

This Thanksgiving, 'Giving Thanks' Means More

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:09:54 GMT

Nestled into the leafy fall, Thanksgiving is about family, sharing a bountiful meal, and counting our blessings.
Source: NPR

Latin American Markets: Mexico stocks, peso higher as U.S. data improve

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:01:59 GMT

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Mexican stocks rose Wednesday, buoyed by data indicating that the United States, its biggest export market, remains on the path toward recovery.
Source: MarketWatch

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:53:47 GMT

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Source: Relief Web

Unemployment Up Again in Chicago Region

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:48:35 GMT

Unemployment continues to increase in the Chicago metro area and now stands at 10.4. That's according to new figures released from the Illinois Department of Employment Security for the month of October.
Source: Chicago Public Radio

Jobless rate increases slightly in October

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:47:16 GMT

MANITOWOC The unemployment rate for the city in October was 10.4 percent, up from 10.2 percent in September and more than double the October 2008 rate of 4.8 percent as a recessionary economy continues to impact the Lakeshore area.
Source: Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Chicago-area jobless rate jumps to 10.4%

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:41:12 GMT

(AP) — The jobless rate in the Chicago area rose to 10.4 percent in October. most Illinois metropolitan areas in October.
Source: ChicagoBusiness.com

Quoted in 'Dolphins game vs. Patriots "flexed" out of prime time'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:47:53 GMT

said in The Phinsider:

I propose that Obama elimatinates the word 'unemployment' and replaces it with the word 'free agency.' This will fill Americans with hope of 100 mil. $ contracts.

Quoted in 'Brussels starts work on new 10-year economic plan'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:39:53 GMT

said in EUobserver.com:

Europe reduced unemployment from 12 percent to 7 percent in the decade to 2008. We now need new sources of growth to replace the jobs lost in the crisis

Photo from AP Photo

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:15:47 GMT

Graphic shows change in weekly jobless claims and employment level.

Photo from AP Photo

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:06:04 GMT

Graphic shows change in weekly jobless claims and employment level.

16.8% unemployment rate

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:33:45 GMT