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Jobless Claims Spike to 26-Year High

Claims for unemployment insurance jump, those living on unemployment benefits hits record high.

 

Jobless claims surge, housing starts tumble

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of workers lining up for jobless benefits surged last week, while new housing starts and permits hit record lows in December, pointing at an acceleration in the economy's downward spiral.

 

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