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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.

 

U.S. Consumer Spending Jumps; Jobless Claims Up

Propelled by the auto rebate program, consumer spending rose sharply in August, but personal incomes lagged.

 

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