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  1. Stocks Gain on Encouraging News on Economy

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    the central bank would likely keep buying bonds if the economy failed to grow at the pace the Fed was expecting. "If labor market conditions and the economy's growth momentum were to be less favorable than in the (Fed's) outlook—and this

  2. German Unemployment Dips to 6.6 Percent in June

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    German unemployment dips to 6.6 percent in June on seasonal upswing in labor market

  3. Draghi: up to Governments Now to Help Economy

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    that now it's up to national governments to reform their economies. Draghi urged politicians to streamline excessive labor market regulations that result in high levels of youth unemployment. He said in a speech Wednesday to French members of parliament

  4. Survey: German Consumer Confidence at 6-Year High

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    Survey shows German consumer confidence at nearly 6-year high as labor market strong

  5. Business Highlights

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    said Tuesday that they had not been paid in two months in a compensation dispute that highlights tensions in China's labor market . The executive, Chip Starnes of Specialty Medical Supplies, denied the workers' allegations of two months

  6. Chinese Workers Holding US Boss Say Wages Unpaid

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    compensation dispute that highlights tensions in China's labor market . The executive, Chip Starnes of Specialty Medical The dispute highlights general tensions in China's labor market as bosses worry about rising wages and workers are on

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  1. Chinese Workers Holding US Boss Say Wages Unpaid

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    said Tuesday that they had not been paid in two months in a compensation dispute that highlights tensions in China's labor market . The executive, Chip Starnes of Specialty Medical Supplies, denied the workers' allegations of unpaid wages as he

  2. Rising US Wealth Doesn't Generate Spending Surge

    Sun, 23 Jun 2013

    prices from 2006 through 2011 has undermined their confidence. Moreover, their incomes have been crimped by a weak labor market and tax hikes that took effect in January. The biggest gains in wealth are going to wealthy households that tend to

  3. Rising US Wealth Doesn't Generate Spending Surge

    Fri, 21 Jun 2013

    prices from 2006 through 2011 has undermined their confidence. Moreover, their incomes have been crimped by a weak labor market and tax hikes that took effect in January. The biggest gains in wealth are going to wealthy households that tend to

  4. Comparing US Fed's Views on Economy, Spending

    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

    outlook for the economy and the labor market as having diminished since the fall." JOBS: Then: " Labor market conditions have shown some improvement More improvement has been seen: " Labor market conditions have shown further improvement

  5. Text of the Federal Reserve's Statement Wednesday

    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

    expanding at a moderate pace. Labor market conditions have shown further improvement outlook for the economy and the labor market as having diminished since the appropriate, until the outlook for the labor market has improved substantially in a

  6. Federal Reserve Won't Change Interest Rates, Will Maintain Bond Buying

    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

    Reserve announced today that it won't be changing its $85 billion a month bond purchasing stimulus program, though labor market conditions have improved in recent months. It will keep its target interest near zero while unemployment remains above

  7. Little Joy in Croatia as It Enters the EU

    Mon, 17 Jun 2013

    further decline, with increased taxes that could result in rocketing prices. They also fear that the opening of the labor market will result in other EU citizens occupying their jobs. According to recent surveys, support for Croatia's entry

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Videos

  1. Abe-nomics Stimulates Japan's Recovery

    Thu, 16 May 2013

    and anything significant. Not too much except that we what we're no longer off on a real time basis improving the labor market the pace we thought two weeks ago so it really seems like. Again the trend is more important for still looks like worse

    Labor Market found at 0:53

    what we're no longer off on a real time basis improving the labor market -- the pace we thought two weeks ago so it really seems like. Again the trend is more important for -- --
  2. Roundtable II: This Week in Politics

    Sun, 3 Feb 2013

    work for more than a year. That's terrible. But we are, in fact, gaining momentum. Housing is recovering, the labor market is slowly recovering. Yeah, washington may mess it up. Do you agree? I think it's important to remember when we

    Labor Market found at 8:02

    terrible. But we are, in fact, gaining momentum. Housing is recovering, the labor market is slowly recovering. Yeah, washington may mess it up. Do you agree? I think it's important to remember when we talk about
  3. Jobless Claims, Housing Starts and Boeing's 787 Trouble

    Thu, 17 Jan 2013

    that things are rather relatively an upswing in. We have a pretty good head steam economically and housing. And the labor market coming into 2013 an these numbers expected a little bit better than expected slightly better than expected on both counts

    Labor Market found at 1:34

    have a pretty good head -- steam economically and housing. And the labor market coming into 2013 an -- these numbers expected a little bit better than expected slightly better than expected on both counts. But
  4. Tiffs Over Fiscal Cliff; Drought At Olive Garden

    Thu, 20 Dec 2012

    important because it kind of is a dividing line between. A labor market it's getting better and worse so clearly it's still a slowly healing. Essentially labor market okay. Well as a I guess if in in terms of looking at

    Labor Market found at 2:50

    -- important because it kind of is a dividing line between. A labor market it's getting better and worse so clearly it's still a slowly healing. Essentially labor market -- okay. Well -- as a -- I guess if in in terms of looking at valley. I -- talk to little
  5. Roundtable II: This Week in Politics

    Sun, 7 Oct 2012

    academic. Nobody has faith. Look, we know it's a lousy labor market out there. It's not what you want to have, however, it's an improve ing labor market and not because of one month's numbers but one month

    Labor Market found at 1:37

    almost becomes academic. Nobody has faith. Look, we know it's a lousy labor market out there. It's not what you want to have, however, it's an improve ing labor market and not because of one month's numbers but one month, the whole thing, jack welch probably coming from the corporate world, he
  6. Fed OKs New Stimulus: Dow Up 200 Points

    Thu, 13 Sep 2012

    unlimited. The fed is not going to let its foot off the gas pedal until it is confident that it seems improvement in the labor market . Reporter: Think of your car. By pumping more money into the tank, the stock market and your 401(k) GROW. You're

    Labor Market found at 1:34

    gas pedal until it is confident that it seems improvement in the labor market . Reporter: Think of your car. By pumping more money into the tank, the stock market and your 401(k) GROW. You're worth more.
  7. World News (09.13.12)

    Thu, 13 Sep 2012

    Fed is not going to let its foot off the gas pedal until it's confident that has seen substantial improvement in the labor market . Think of your car by pumping more money into paying for the stock market and your 401K grow worth more. Interest

    Labor Market found at 2:24

    gas pedal until it's confident that has seen substantial improvement in the labor market . Think of your car by pumping more money into -- paying for the stock market and your 401K grow -- worth more.
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