US jobless claims drop; imported inflation remains weak

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 10:27

The U.S. labor market appeared to gain momentum in early September as fewer Americans filed for weekly unemployment benefits, but weak inflation pressures may complicate the Federal Reserve`s decision whether to raise interest rates.

US jobless claims fall, point to firming labor market

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 18:46

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting a moderation in job growth in August was an aberration.

US jobless claims rise slightly

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 19:15

Initial jobless claims, an indicator of the pace of layoffs, rose by 4,000 to 277,000 in the week ending August 15, the Labor Department said. The prior week`s claims were revised down from 274,000 to 273,000.

US jobless claims near 15-year low; producer prices fall

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 22:49

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, indicating the jobs market was on solid footing even as the economy struggles to regain momentum after abruptly slowing in the first quarter.

Brent crude nudges up near $57, set for weekly gain

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 11:02

Brent crude edged up on Friday, supported by strong economic data from Germany that lifted the oil demand outlook and as worries about a quick return of Iranian supplies eased.

Gold price reclaims Rs 27,000-mark but fails to log weekly gain

Last Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2015, 17:47

Gold resumed lower at Rs 26,425 and drifted further to Rs 26,220 before concluding at Rs 26,630 as compared with last weekend's close of Rs 26,565.

US jobless claims rise, but labor market still strengthening

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 20:19

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, but the trend remained consistent with sustained strength in the labor market.

US jobless claims drop for fifth week in a row

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 21:27

New claims for US unemployment insurance fell last week for the fifth week in a row, according to government figures published Wednesday.

US jobless claims fall for fourth week in row

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 20:38

New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits fell last week, sticking to a downward trend as the labor market strengthens.

Gold price today: Latest updates

Last Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 12:08

Gold prices fell by Rs 62 to Rs 26,714 per 10 grams in futures market Thursday as speculators offloaded their positions amid a weak global trend.

US jobless claims jump

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:25

New claims, which indicate the pace of layoffs, rose to 348,000 in the week to January 25, up 19,000 from the previous week`s revised figure of 329,000.