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Jobless claims jump as housing market gets weaker WASHINGTON - Two cornerstones of the economy -- jobs and housing -- sank to new depths Thursday, with unemployment claims bolting higher and home prices recording one of their steepest drops on record.   Nations:U.S.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession 2007 Global Credit Crunch   Source:(AP)   2008-07-24 Widespread earnings woes reflect consumer fears NEW YORK (Reuters) - The deepening plight of the American consumer has started to take a big bite out of corporate earnings.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession 2007 Global Credit Crunch   2008-07-21 Jobless claims rise to 366,000 last week WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose by a less-than-expected 18,000 last week to 366,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis, a Labor Department report showed on Thursday.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession   Source:(Reuters)   2008-07-17 US inflation soars at 26-year high on energy prices WASHINGTON (AFP) - Soaring energy costs drove US consumer prices up 1.1 percent in June to an annual pace of 5.0 percent, data showed Wednesday, prompting a central bank warning and rising stagflation concerns.   People:Ben Bernanke   Activities:2007-8 Global Inflation   Source:(AFP)   2008-07-16 Downturn gains steam as inflation roars ahead WASHINGTON - The U.S. economic downturn gained steam Tuesday, with a report of the highest inflation since the early 1980s, more bad news for banks and automakers and a suggestion by the Federal Reserve chief that worse days are ahead.   People:Henry Paulson Ben Bernanke   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession U.S. Markets 2007-8 Oil Crisis   Source:(AP)   2008-07-15 Headlines Jobless claims jump as housing market gets weaker 2008-07-24 Widespread earnings woes reflect consumer fears 2008-07-21 Jobless claims rise to 366,000 last week 2008-07-17 US inflation soars at 26-year high on energy prices 2008-07-16 Downturn gains steam as inflation roars ahead 2008-07-15 Japan's Inflation Conundrum 2008-07-11 Jobless claims dip but labor market still weak 2008-07-10 Americans' unhappy birthday: 'Too much wrong right now' 2008-07-05 Employers cut jobs for 6th straight month 2008-07-03 Private sector sheds 79,000 jobs in June 2008-07-02 Inflation and job losses keep consumers glum 2008-06-27 Consumer spending jumps as stimulus checks land 2008-06-27 After-tax incomes and spending show big gains 2008-06-27 US economy logs better but still subpar growth 2008-06-26 Fragile economy improves but not out of woods yet 2008-06-26 US economy grew 1.0 percent in first quarter 2008-06-26 Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged at 2 percent 2008-06-25 Michigan: Epicenter of Unemployment 2008-06-25 Consumer confidence tumbles in June 2008-06-24 Jobless claims decline by 5,000 following surge 2008-06-19 Rising mortgage rates add to housing woes 2008-06-19 Media revenue to hit $2.2 trillion by 2012: PwC 2008-06-18 US wholesale inflation stoked by energy costs 2008-06-17 Economy struggles with rising prices, slow growth 2008-06-17 German investor confidence drops in June 2008-06-17 Greenspan sees Fed getting tough on inflation 2008-06-13 May We Have Your Attention, Please? 2008-06-13 Stocks rally as tame CPI calms inflation fear 2008-06-13 Prosperity varies from U.S. city to city: think tank 2008-06-12 Strong retail sales boosted by rebate checks 2008-06-12 Jobless claims jump to highest level since late March 2008-06-12 Inflation: A Not-So-Merry May 2008-06-12 Fed: High energy, food prices keep economy weak 2008-06-11 Hold central bankers to account for high inflation 2008-06-11 House considers extending unemployment benefits 2008-06-11 May retail sales rise on gasoline: SpendingPulse 2008-06-11 The job market's big slump 2008-06-09 Bush weighs new measures to help stimulate economy 2008-06-06 Bush says May job loss 'consistent with slow economic growth' 2008-06-06 Jobs cut for 5th straight month, unemployment rate jumps 2008-06-06 Unemployment rate jumps to 5.5 percent in May 2008-06-06 Inflation moves up on Bernanke's list of worries 2008-06-03 Inflation outlook makes consumers' mood grim 2008-05-30 Incomes and spending both slow in April 2008-05-30 Economy's growth picks up slightly in first quarter 2008-05-29 New reports give bleak outlook on housing, economy 2008-05-27 Consumer confidence hits 16-year low in May 2008-05-27 Stocks higher after home sales data, lower oil 2008-05-27 Jobless claims drop to lowest level in 4 weeks 2008-05-22 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged at 2 percent 2008-06-25 Consumer spending jumps as stimulus checks land 2008-06-27 After-tax incomes and spending show big gains 2008-06-27 Fragile economy improves but not out of woods yet 2008-06-26 Inflation and job losses keep consumers glum 2008-06-27 The job market's big slump 2008-06-09 Michigan: Epicenter of Unemployment 2008-06-25 China now tries to tame Deng's black and white cats 2007-02-18 Americans' unhappy birthday: 'Too much wrong right now' 2008-07-05 US economy logs better but still subpar growth 2008-06-26 Unemployment rate jumps to 5.5 percent in May 2008-06-06 Incomes and spending both slow in April 2008-05-30 Consumer confidence tumbles in June 2008-06-24 Jobs added but consumers gloomy 2007-12-07 Shallow first-half recession seen for U.S. economy 2007-12-05 Wall Street falls on mortgage unease 2007-12-03 US inflation soars at 26-year high on energy prices 2008-07-16 Employers cut jobs for 6th straight month 2008-07-03 Rising mortgage rates add to housing woes 2008-06-19 Strong retail sales boosted by rebate checks 2008-06-12 May retail sales rise on gasoline: SpendingPulse 2008-06-11 Bush says May job loss 'consistent with slow economic growth' 2008-06-06 Jobs cut for 5th straight month, unemployment rate jumps 2008-06-06 Global growth to continue with 'certain level' of slowdown: ECB 2008-03-10 Private sector added 130,000 jobs in Jan 2008-01-30

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