U.S. economy snaps employment slump with strong showing
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The United States economy broke out of its employment slump in March 2004, creating 308,000 jobs and sparking expectations that the Federal Reserve Board would increase interest rates later in the year. The Labor Department report drove up stocks and the U.S. dollar, but bonds nosedived, in turn pushing up some Canadian mortgage rates.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2004
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New evidence shows global recession near
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The U.S. Conference Board issued a report stating that consumer confidence dropped in September following the September 11th terrorist attacks. A global recession appears unavoidable.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2001
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