Imports/Exports Heat Up, Jobless Claims Increase

The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a five-month high in May as imports of goods increased, likely as businesses restocked ahead of an increase in tariffs on Chinese merchandise, eclipsing a broad rise in exports......»»

The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a five-month high in May as imports of goods increased, likely as businesses restocked ahead of an increase in tariffs on Chinese merchandise, overshadowing a broad rise in exports......»»

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase more than expected.....»»

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase more than expected.....»»

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting the labor market remains on solid footing even as the economy is slowing......»»

China's exports unexpectedly shrank in April but imports surprised with their first increase in five months, painting a mixed picture of the economy as Washington ratchets up pressure on Beijing with threats of more punishing tariffs......»»

The number of people who applied for jobless benefits at the end of April stood at a three-month high of 230,000 for the second week in a row, but the recent increase in new claims is likely inflated by the recent Easter holiday and spring break......»»

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week......»»

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, suggesting the labor market was slowing, but probably not to the extent implied by a near-stall in job growth in February......»»

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, suggesting the labor market was slowing, but probably not to the extent implied by a near-stall in job growth in February......»»

India's non-oil, non-gems & jewellery exports rise 11%, but a 24% rise in gold imports and slow increase in petro product exports are worrying.....»»

Succinct Summations for the week ending May 18th, 2018 Positives: 1. Same store sales growth rose 4.9% y/o/y, up 0.7% from previous 4.2% increase. 2. Jobless claims came in at 222k, sending 4-week aver.....»»

The rate of layoffs in the U.S. rose in early May to a seven-week high, but the increase is probably tied to seasonal swings in education-related employment. Initial jobless claims rose by 11,000 to 234,000 in the week ended May 19......»»

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but remained below a level consistent with a healthy labor market......»»

The labor market is viewed as being close to or at full employment, with the jobless rate near a 17-1/2-year low of 3.9 percent......»»

Mexico’s trade deficit nearly doubled in July from a year earlier as growth in imports outpaced that of exports, led by a big increase in purchases of petroleum products from abroad......»»

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week but remained near a 49-year low, and the increase appeared unlikely to dislodge the view that the U.S. labor market remains strong......»»

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week but remained near a 49-year low, and the increase appeared unlikely to dislodge the view that the U.S. labor market remains strong......»»

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week but remained near a 49-year low, and the increase appeared unlikely to dislodge the view that the U.S. labor market remains strong......»»

U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in September, held back by a slower increase in the cost of rent and falling energy prices, as underlying inflation pressures appeared to cool slightly......»»