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Weakness in US labor, factory data send sour signals

Economy

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week while US manufacturing improved only slightly in August, worrisome signs for an economy struggling to create enough jobs.

 

Strong autos lift factory output in August

Strong auto production drove factory output higher for a second straight month in August. But manufacturing was otherwise weak last month, a troubling sign for the economy.

 

Manufacturing activity largely unchanged in August

Manufacturing grew a little slower in August than the previous month, but didn't contract as some had feared.

 

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