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To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (503470)12/4/2003 8:58:07 AM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps  Respond to of 769667
 
The GDP growth is not producing new jobs in big enough numbers to reduce unemployment. Look for unemployment rate to stay at 6% or above.



To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (503470)12/4/2003 9:02:44 AM
From: JakeStraw  Respond to of 769667
 
"A Labor Department spokesman also cautioned against reading too much into the increase, saying claims figures tend to be more volatile during the holiday season."

Of course Kenneth couldn't figure that out w/o pictures! LOL!



To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (503470)12/4/2003 9:08:41 AM
From: PROLIFE  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 769667
 
Most economists consider new claims below the 400,000 threshold as a sign of an improving labor market, and last week was the eighth consecutive week of jobless claims below 400,000.

from that article you just posted.