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Oil slips below $72 ahead of US unemployment data
AP - Oil prices traded below $72 a barrel Friday in Asia as investors looked to U.S. monthly employment figures later in the day for signs the economy may be recovering.
It's no joke: Recession turns folks into comedians
AP - There's just something about a recession that makes people want to do funny things.
Security, drug war on agenda at North America summit
Reuters - Border security, the drug war and arms smuggling will join trade and the recession on the agenda of President Barack Obama's first 'three amigos' summit with the leaders of Mexico and Canada this weekend in Mexico.
Clinton wants S. Africa to press Zimbabwe reform
AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday urged South Africa to press for political and economic reforms in neighboring Zimbabwe.
Canada sheds 45,000 jobs in July
AP - The government says 45,000 Canadian jobs were lost in July.
Oil slips to near $71 ahead of US jobless data
AP - Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel Friday as investors looked to U.S. monthly employment figures due later in the day for signs the economy may be recovering.
Dollar falls before US jobs data
AFP - The dollar fell against the euro and yen on Friday as investors awaited a key US employment report amid tentative signs of a recovery in the world's largest economy.
Bridgestone posts Q2 loss but lifts outlook
Reuters - Top Japanese tire maker Bridgestone (5108.T) tumbled to an operating loss in the second quarter, hit by the economic slump and a stronger yen, but raised its full-year outlook again after a surprise upgrade in June.
Congress Sends Obama $2 Billion Measure to Boost ‘Clunkers’
Bloomberg - Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Congress sent President Barack Obama
an emergency measure giving $2 billion to the “cash for
clunkers” discount program, which lawmakers said was helping
ailing automakers and the U.S. economy.
Congress may extend unemployment benefits: Reid
Reuters - The U.S. Congress will consider extending unemployment benefits when it returns to work in September, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Friday.
US jobless rate falls to 9.4%, job losses narrow
AFP - The US unemployment rate fell unexpectedly to 9.4 percent in July as job losses in the month narrowed to 247,000, the Labor Department reported Friday.
NAFTA leaders urged to rein in "buy local" impulses
Reuters - North American business groups urged leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada on Friday to rein in 'buy local' provisions they called a threat to free trade and economic growth.
Oil wavers as jobs report boosts dollar
AP - Oil prices wavered Friday on fresh evidence the economy was pulling itself out of recession.
Surprise fall in US unemployment level
AFP - The White House suggested that the US economy had pulled back from the brink after a key labor report on Friday showed an unexpected fall in the level of unemployment.
Dollar jumps as US unemployment falls unexpectedly
AP - The dollar steamed higher Friday as a government report showed U.S. unemployment falling for the first time in 15 months.
US economy has 'pulled back from the edge': White House
AFP - The White House on Friday hailed news that US unemployment fell to 9.4 percent in July as evidence that the economy has been pulled from the brink of depression.
Obama Signs $2 Billion Measure to Keep ‘Clunkers’ Deals Going
Bloomberg - Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama signed into
law an emergency measure giving $2 billion to the “cash for
clunkers” discount program today after lawmakers said it was
helping ailing automakers and the U.S. economy.
Obama says US economy saved from 'catastrophe'
AFP - President Barack Obama said Friday his administration had saved the US economy from catastrophe and the worst of the recession may be over, after a surprise drop in the unemployment rate.
Obama: Worst may be over in economic crisis
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Friday the latest U.S. unemployment figures showed the worst may be over in the economic crisis but acknowledged there was more work to be done to put the economy back on track.
Clinton says US wants SAfrica to lead
AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday urged South Africa to take a leading role in driving economies across the world's poorest continent and called on the country to do more to press for reform in neighboring Zimbabwe.
Nevada renews push to poach businesses from Calif.
AP - Talk about kicking a neighbor while he's down: Nevada is spending $250,000 for an ad campaign that compares California legislators to talking chimps and tells business owners they can 'kiss their assets goodbye' if they stay put.
Oil ends higher for the fourth consecutive week
AP - Oil prices are surging this month on fresh evidence the economy is pulling itself out of recession.
Now hiring: Everywhere you didn't want to work
AP - Some of the dirtiest, smelliest, most dangerous jobs are suddenly looking a lot more appealing in this economy.
Hotel companies climb after economic news
AP - Shares of U.S hotel chains climbed Friday after a series of economic reports showed the recession may be drawing to a close and gave investors hope the hard-hit industry will see occupancy rates climb.
Surprise fall in rate of US unemployment
AFP - A key labor report Friday confirmed improvement in the recession-gripped US economy, showing the unemployment rate fell to 9.4 percent in July as job losses narrowed to 247,000.
Obama says this is not the time to reopen NAFTA
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Friday that given the weakened state of the U.S., Mexican and Canadian economies, this is not the time to reopen the NAFTA treaty for negotiations.
Gold slips on stronger dollar, other metals rise
AP - A surprisingly strong employment report sent the dollar rising and gold prices falling Friday, while other metals advanced as investors bet that a stronger U.S. economy will mean a jump in demand for basic materials.
Regulators close 2 banks in Florida
AP - Regulators on Friday shut down two banks in Florida, bringing to 71 the number of federally insured banks to fail this year under the weight of the weak economy and rising loan losses.
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