Thursday, May 14, 2009

New Jobless Claims Up

Auto layoffs figured in the higher than expected number. Tribune:
Among the states, Illinois reported the largest increase in initial claims, which it attributed to layoffs in the construction and manufacturing industries. The next biggest increases were in Kansas, Puerto Rico, Indiana and Ohio.
CNBC with more perspective, including Wednesday's drop in retail sales.

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