U.S. jobless claims hit 3-month low

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The U.S. posted a record low in first-time unemployment benefits applications during the week of June 21, 2003. Claims fell to 404,000 during the week, a drop of 22,000. This backs the US Federal Reserve's claim that the labor market is beginning to stabilize.

Personnel administration, Unemployment Insurance, Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs), Compensation and benefits

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U.S. trade deficit narrowed in August as car imports fell

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The trade deficit in the U.S. fell unexpectedly for the August 2003 period as foreign car imports dropped. The U.S. posted a trade deficit of $39.2 billion (33.2 billion euros) for the month.

Financial management, Foreign trade, Finance, International trade, Balance of trade, Company financing

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U.S. joblessness rose to 6.4% in June

Article Abstract:

Unemployment in the United States rose by 6.4% during the June 2003 period. The figure is the highest it has been in the last nine years.

Employment, Administration of General Economic Programs, Jobs & Employment

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