Jobs, Trade Data Supports Modest Economic Growth

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week while the trade deficit in June was the smallest in 1-1/2 years, hopeful signs for the struggling economy.

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