Economy

U.S. jobless claims fall to 238,000 from 10-month high U.S. jobless claims fall to 238,000 from 10-month high

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U.S. jobless claims fall to 238,000 from 10-month high

Weekly unemployment claims — a proxy for layoffs — remain at low levels by historical standards

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |June 20, 2024

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Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25%

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Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25%

The central bank kept its rate steady even though inflation has fallen to its 2% target

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |June 20, 2024

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MPs hit summer campaign circuit as election year looms MPs hit summer campaign circuit as election year looms

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MPs hit summer campaign circuit as election year looms

The next time MPs take their seats will be Sept. 16

By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press |June 20, 2024

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Investors sour on U.S. equities: S&P Investors sour on U.S. equities: S&P

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Investors sour on U.S. equities: S&P

Fund manager survey finds investor sentiment growing gloomy

By James Langton |June 19, 2024

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