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Job growth will bolster U.S. economy

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Job growth will bolster U.S. economy

The U.S. economy is poised to gain 2.5% this year, up from a weak 1.7% in 2011, says the Conference Board of Canada’s U.S. Outlook-Spring 2012. “Last year, the U.S. economy appeared ready to take off, only to slump over the summer months,” says Kip Beckman, principal economist. “Fortunately, there are some major differences between […]

By Staff |April 23, 2012

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U.S. jobs picture improves

A burst of hiring in December pushed the U.S. unemployment rate to its lowest level in nearly three years, giving the economy a boost at the end of 2011.

By Wire services |January 6, 2012

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Unemployment rate rises despite jobs growth

Canada's economy began creating jobs again in December after two consecutive months of declines, but it was not enough to keep the unemployment rate from edging up a notch to 7.5%.

By Wire services |January 6, 2012

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U.S. layoffs may have stabilized

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the job market may be improving slightly.

By Wire services |September 1, 2011

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