The job market hit a major roadblock last month, as hiring slowed to a crawl and the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose. The economy gained just 18,000 jobs in the month, the government reported Friday, sharply missing most expectations and coming in even weaker than the paltry 25,000 jobs added in May. Economists were eagerly awaiting […]
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2011
7
Jul
Remember when market bears and some naysayer economists were shouting “Double-dip recession!” from the rooftops just last month after some tepid jobs data? Pay them no mind. Full Story Here
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Co-workers, Getting a Raise
2011
7
Jul
The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate Thursday, shrugging off concerns about the euro zone’s debt crisis to focus instead on fighting inflation. Full Story Here
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