New jobless claims fall unexpectedly to 530,000, 3rd straight drop; total claims also declineWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell for the third straight week, evidence that layoffs are continuing to ease in the earliest stages of an economic recovery. US stock futures little changed ahead of G-20 meeting, data on jobs, housingNEW YORK — Stock futures are little changed Thursday as investors wait for more clues on how the global economy is faring. Japan remains mired in slump as exports and imports tumble in August; car exports fall by halfTOKYO — Japan’s exports tumbled 36 percent in August — with car shipments falling by half — and imports also contracted sharply, the government said Thursday, showing the world’s No. 2 economy remains mired in a deep slump. Meltdown 101: How will extended jobless benefits work _ and who will benefit from them?WASHINGTON — Congress is moving to extend unemployment benefits as about 1.3 million of the jobless are at risk of running out by the end of this year. But the extra coverage won’t initially be available in every state. Fed pushes $1.45 trillion housing market plan into 2010; mortgage rates expected to stay lowWASHINGTON — Signaling confidence in a recovery, the Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to stretch out the pace of a program intended to lower mortgage rates and prop up the housing market. Drop in unemployment trust fund triggers tax increase on La. business, decrease in benefitsBATON ROUGE, La. — A rise in the ranks of Louisiana’s unemployed will force business taxes to increase and state benefits for jobless workers to shrink next year, moves designed to keep the state’s unemployment trust fund from being drained. Fed slows $1.45 trillion mortgage program; says economic activity ‘picked up’WASHINGTON — With the economy on the mend, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it is slowing the pace of a program to lower mortgage rates and prop up the housing market. House votes to give jobless Americans in 27 states another 13 weeks of benefitsWASHINGTON — With no end in sight to the country’s job market woes, the House has agreed to give the jobless in a majority of states another 13 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits. To foster recovery, Fed likely to leave rates at record-low, economic supports in placeWASHINGTON — Nurturing a nascent recovery, Federal Reserve policymakers are sure to leave a key interest rate at a record low and probably will keep other economic supports in place. House votes to extend jobless benefits 13 weeks in high-unemployment statesWASHINGTON — Jobless workers in imminent danger of losing their unemployment benefits would get a 13-week reprieve under legislation approved by the House on Tuesday. House to vote to extend jobless benefits in high-unemployment statesWASHINGTON — The jobless in those states hardest hit by the recession would get some short-term federal relief under House legislation extending unemployment benefits, already at record levels, for 13 weeks. Meltdown 101: What are leading economic indicators, and what do they say about the economy?The Conference Board’s leading economic indicators are offering positive signs about the economy’s future. They’ve risen for five months straight — a sign not only that the recession has likely ended, but also that we’ll probably see growth continue into next year. Amid continuing stagnant job market, House moves to extend UI benefitsWASHINGTON — Despite predictions the Great Recession is running out of steam, the House is taking up emergency legislation this week to help the millions of Americans who see no immediate end to their economic miseries. At meeting this week, Fed policymakers likely to maintain aid programs to boost economyWASHINGTON — With the economy starting to rebound but still fragile, Federal Reserve policymakers this week are expected to keep emergency programs to encourage spending and borrowing intact. But to avoid unleashing inflation later on, they are likely to consider ways to rein in programs designed to keep mortgage rates down and get banks to lend more freely. Summary Box: 42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in the previous monthSTATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT: Forty-two states suffered net job losses last month, up from 29 in July, the Labor Department said. Twenty-seven states saw their unemployment rates rise in August; 16 reported a drop. 42 US states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in JulyWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. 42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in July; biggest cuts in Texas, Mich., Ga., OhioWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. Summary Box: Housing starts, jobless claims reports signal fragile recoveryGOOD NEWS: Housing construction rose in August, while fewer laid-off workers sought jobless aid last week, more evidence that the recession is over. Stocks fall as upbeat economic numbers fail to hold buyers; Market has risen 8 of 9 daysNEW YORK — A surprise drop in unemployment claims couldn’t fuel another day of gains for the stock market. Stocks fall as upbeat economic numbers fail to hold buyers; stocks have risen 8 of 9 daysNEW YORK — Stocks slipped Thursday as a surprise drop in unemployment claims failed to draw buyers into a market that has risen in eight of the past nine days. Stocks turn mixed after weekly unemployment claims fall, housing starts riseNEW YORK — Stocks seesawed in a narrow range Thursday after the government said weekly unemployment claims dipped unexpectedly and that housing starts rose again last month. Stocks edge higher after weekly unemployment claims fall, housing starts riseNEW YORK — Stocks are higher following an unexpected drop in weekly unemployment claims and an increase in housing starts. Housing starts rise, but key single-family sector cools; new jobless claims drop modestlyWASHINGTON — Adding to evidence the recession has ended, housing construction rose in August and fewer laid-off workers sought jobless aid last week. Stocks seesaw after weekly unemployment claims fall, housing starts riseNEW YORK — Stocks traded mixed Thursday after the government said weekly unemployment claims dipped unexpectedly and housing starts grew at a slightly slower pace than anticipated. Stocks trade in narrow range after jobless claims dip, housing starts riseNEW YORK — Stocks zigzagged in tight range early Thursday after the government said weekly jobless claims dipped unexpectedly and housing starts grew at a slightly slower pace than anticipated. Stocks trade in narrow range at open after jobless claims dip, housing starts riseNEW YORK — Stocks are narrowly mixed in early trading amid reports that showed weekly jobless claims dipped unexpectedly and housing starts grew at a slightly slower pace than anticipated. New jobless claims drop unexpectedly to lowest level in 2 months as layoffs easeWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early July, evidence that job cuts are slowing. Stock futures point to mixed open ahead of reports on unemployment, housing startsNEW YORK — Stock futures traded in a narrow range Thursday amid reports that showed weekly jobless claims dipped unexpectedly and housing starts grew at a slightly slower pace than anticipated. Stock futures point to modestly higher open ahead of unemployment, housing dataNEW YORK — Stock futures are rising modestly Thursday as investors look to continue the market’s latest leg of the rally. Unemployment claims expected to rise as jobs remain scarce; housing starts set to increaseWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits likely rose last week, evidence that jobs remain scarce. |
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