Jobless claims fall sharply as hires cautious amid Iraq war fears
Unemployment claims dropped 60,000 to 378,000 for the week ending December 21, the largest decline in over a year. Economists warn about seasonal distortions and note firms remain wary of hiring amid profits weakness and geopolitical uncertainty. The Dow fell 15.50 to 8432.61 as Greenspan cited investment barriers from the outlook and tensions.
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Economy.com
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Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Clifford Waldman
Waldman Associates
North Korea
Fed
Protests resume after holiday break in Venezuela
After a Christmas pause thousands protest across Venezuela to pressure Hugo Chavez for elections. In Caracas workers, journalists, artists, and politicians rally under Freedom. PDVSA workers and tanker crews denounce firings and arrests as shortages deepen. Brazil ships gasoline. opposition seeks regional support to end the oil strike.
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Venezuela
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PDVSA
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Brazil
Petroleo Brasileiro
Democratic Coordinator Movement
Hogs Prices Steady in Illinois Direct Market and Carcass Rates
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices per inch BF range from 40.16 to 45.30 for 0.5 inch through 0.9 inch. Today's negotiated purchases total 11,047. Illinois Direct Hogs trade mostly steady with light demand. US 1-3 300-400 lbs 16.00-18.00, 400-500 lbs 17.00-20.00, 500-600 lbs 19.00-22.00, over 600 lbs 20.00-23.00, few at 25.00. Boars under 300 lbs 12.00-19.00, mostly 16.00-18.00, over 300 lbs 4.00-7.00.
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Wheat and soy futures slide on light post holiday trading
In Chicago grain trade, wheat and soy futures edged lower as moisture in the Great Plains softens hard red winter wheat prospects. March wheat fell 7. cents to 3.38 a bushel, March soybeans down 7 cents to 5.65, corn unchanged at 2.42 and oats up 1 cent to 2.05 a bushel.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Great Plains
Stocks fall on war worries after holidays
New York traders showed caution as Iraq hostilities and higher oil prices pushed markets lower after Christmas. Dow fell 15.50 to 8432.61 while Nasdaq slipped 4.58 to 1367.89. S&P 500 declined 2.81 to 889.66 and Russell 2000 rose 1.28 to 389.40. Oil jumped as conflict intensified and Venezuela strikes continued.
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Amazon.com
Microsoft
Standard & Poor
U.S
Venezuela
Ford settles harassment suit with Nabozny at Dearborn plant
Ford Motor Co and Jill Nabozny reached an undisclosed settlement after EEOC accusations of persistent harassment at the Dearborn stamping plant. The deal includes enhanced manager training and investigative procedures, pending federal judge approval.
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Dearborn
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Ford Motor Co
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Anne Marie Gattari
Detroit News
Jill Nabozny
Still Aching From Your Car Accident
A free report explains how car accident victims can recognize hidden injuries and their rights. It advises on timing settlements, permanence of pain, and protecting rights, inviting readers to call a toll free number for a mailed report.
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