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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.

Dollar ticks up after drop on weak jobs data

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 12:04

The dollar mostly strengthened against other Asia-Pacific currencies.

US payrolls rise solidly, but weak wages steal limelight

Last Updated: Saturday, January 10, 2015, 00:42

US job growth increased briskly in December, but wages unexpectedly fell in a sign the tightening labor market has yet to give much of a boost to workers.

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.

Bernanke, other policymakers point to weakness in labor market

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 12:42

Bernanke was not specifically referring to the latest employment report, which showed the unemployment rate rose to 7.3 percent in October while employers added 204,000 jobs.

Gold price posts biggest weekly loss in 7 weeks on Fed worries

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 08:51

Gold price was down 3 percent for the week, reversing two consecutive weekly gains.

Wall Street rises, nearing 4-year highs

Last Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012, 09:27

Wall Street stocks rose on Thursday after data showed the US labor market remained on the mend, but the market stalled as it approached highs not seen since before the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers.

US jobless claims brighten labor market picture

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 22:42

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting recent gains in employment are being sustained.