Thursday, July 21, 2011

'Economists' UNEXPECTEDLY wrong again on Obama first time jobless claims-Reuters, 7/21/11

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7/21/11, "Jobless claims rise above expectations," Reuters

"The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, pointing to a labor market that is struggling to regain momentum.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 418,000, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims rising to 410,000 from a previously reported 405,000....

Stock index futures held earlier gains after the data, while the dollar extended losses against the euro.

The claims data covered the survey period for the closely watched nonfarm payrolls count for July, which will be released on August 5.

Initial claims fell 11,000 between the June and July survey periods, suggesting a modest improvement in payrolls after June's paltry 18,000 gain.

Job growth has faltered in the last two months, in line with the generally weak tone in the economy....

A major consumer food producer, PepsiCo Inc, tempered its full-year outlook on Thursday due to economic uncertainty, sending its shares down slightly in premarket trading....

The company said the new goal reflects greater uncertainty regarding macroeconomic and consumer trends for 2011, high global commodity cost inflation and ongoing investments in emerging markets and brand building."...



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