US Consumers Expect Higher Inflation In Next Few Years: NY Fed Survey

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Down To 220,000

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a modest decrease by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended March 8th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims edged down to 220,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level of 222,000. The dip surprised economists, who had expected jobless claims to inch up to 225,000.

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U.S. Producer Prices Unexpectedly Flat In February

With an increase in prices for goods offset by a decrease in prices for services, the Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing producer prices in the U.S. were unexpectedly flat in the month of February. The Labor Department said its producer price index for final demand was unchanged in February after climbing by an upwardly revised 0.6 percent in January.

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U.S. Producer Price Index Unexpectedly Unchanged In February

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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Slightly Lower

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a modest decrease by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended March 8th.

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U.S. Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected In February, Annual Growth Slows

A report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday showed consumer prices in the U.S. increased by slightly less than expected in the month of February. The Labor Department said its consumer price index crept up by 0.2 percent in February after climbing by 0.5 percent in January. Economists had expected consumer prices to rise by 0.3 percent.

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