US jobless claims drop; imported inflation remains weak
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.
Sep 11, 2015, 10:27 AM IST
US jobless claims fall, point to firming labor market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting a moderation in job growth in August was an aberration.
Sep 10, 2015, 18:46 PM IST
US jobless claims rise slightly
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.
Aug 20, 2015, 19:15 PM IST
US jobless claims near 15-year low; producer prices fall
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.
May 14, 2015, 22:49 PM IST
Brent crude nudges up near $57, set for weekly gain
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.
Apr 10, 2015, 11:02 AM IST
Gold price reclaims Rs 27,000-mark but fails to log weekly gain
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.
Apr 04, 2015, 17:47 PM IST
US jobless claims rise, but labor market still strengthening
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.
Dec 31, 2014, 20:19 PM IST
US jobless claims drop for fifth week in a row
New claims for US unemployment insurance fell last week for the fifth week in a row, according to government figures published Wednesday.
Dec 24, 2014, 21:27 PM IST
US jobless claims fall for fourth week in row
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits fell last week, sticking to a downward trend as the labor market strengthens.
Dec 18, 2014, 20:38 PM IST
Gold price today: Latest updates
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.
Dec 04, 2014, 12:08 PM IST
US jobless claims fall
New US claims for unemployment insurance benefits fell last week, continuing to point to a downward trend in job losses, official data released Thursday showed.
Jun 19, 2014, 20:05 PM IST
