U.S. Manufactures

U.S. Economy

• Americans in the dark about energy use
  Americans aren't known for their energy-thrift ways. Maybe that's because they have little idea as to how much energy things use.
• Stocks edge higher after big surge
  Stocks held modest gains early Thursday, as investors took a step back from a major rally in the previous session and digested reports on jobless claims and retail sales.
• Treasurys fall on good, but not great, data
  The economic outlook doesn't have to be entirely rosy to for investors to shy away from the safety of Treasurys. Sometimes, all it takes is a little news that isn't completely terrible.
• Family insurance costs skyrocket 14%
  American workers are taking yet another blow to their wallets this year -- a whopping 14% jump in costs to insure their families.

• Labor Force Statistics Latest Numbers
  

  Seasonally Adjusted

  Unemployment Rate:
  9.5% in Jul 2010
  Historical Data

  Change in Unemployment Level:
  -24,000 in Jul 2010
  Historical Data

  Change in Employment Level:
  -159,000 in Jul 2010
  Historical Data

  Change in Civilian Labor Force Level:
  -181,000 in Jul 2010
  Historical Data

  Civilian Labor Force Participation Rate:
  64.6% in Jul 2010
  Historical Data

  Employment-Population Ratio:
  58.4% in Jul 2010
  Historical Data

  Annual Averages

  Unemployment Rate:
  9.3% for 2009
  Historical Data

  Unemployment Level:
  14,265,000 for 2009
  Historical Data

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