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Fed survey shows housing improvement

According to a survey done by the Federal Reserve, nearly all regions of the United States are reporting that stronger housing markets have helped boost economic growth since the middle of August. The Fed said growth improved in 10 of its … Continue reading

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Jobless claims flattens

The number of people filing for their first week of unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, following three straight weeks of increases, the government said Thursday. The Labor Department said 374,000 people filed first-time jobless claims in the week ended Aug. … Continue reading

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