17-month-high
U.S. job market firming despite anemic economic growth
April 8, 2016 by admin · Leave a Comment
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting the labor market continued to strengthen despite tepid economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 267,000 for the week ended …
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U.S. job market firming despite anemic economic growth
17-month-high
Asian shares fall, while Japan’s gain as brakes applied to strong yen
April 8, 2016 by publisher · Leave a Comment
SINGAPORE/TOKYO (Reuters) – Most Asian shares fell to three-week lows on Friday, but Japan bucked the trend after its finance minister pledged to guard against strong moves in the yen in either direction. While that led to a slight retreat in the yen from a 17-month high against the dollar, the Japanese currency is
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Asian shares fall, while Japan’s gain as brakes applied to strong yen