US jobless claims dropped last week

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Source: Bloomberg
The number of Americans who filled applications for jobless benefits declined more than forecast in the week which ended February 4. Claims for unemployment benefits fell by 15 000 last week to 358 000. Economists predicted applications may fall to 370 000. The drop in applications for jobless benefits is an additional evidence for improvements in US labour market.
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:17:42 GMT

Rescue package for Greece temporary rejected

Europe's finance ministers suspended a bailout funding for Greece and left officials in Athens either to ratify lately issued debt cut plan or to leave Euro Zone. Euro area countries will not deliver EUR 130 billion rescue funding until Greece will not implement its austerity plan, said Jean-Claude Juncker, Luxembourg's PM.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:03:34 GMT

China's trade slid in January

Chinese exports and imports contracted more than expected in January, performing the first drops in 24 months as Lunar New Year holidays hindered trade and commodity value faded. Foreign shipments lost 0.5% while imports fell 15.3% from previous year. Economists predicted the decline in imports may reach 3.6%. Nation's trade surplus surged to USD 27.3 billion. 

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