The US Labor Department announced this morning that new jobless claims for last week remained steady at 505,000, but analysts warn the economy is still losing jobs. In order to hit the “break even” point, weekly job losses would have to fall to 425,000. Still, this result should be seen as relatively positive as the number is down 22 percent from earlier in the year.
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February
10
Today’s Global
Market Events
Market Events
8:30 am
CAD
Trade Balance
0.7B vs. 1.1B
0.7B vs. 1.1B
USD
Trade Balance
-48.1B vs. -47.8B
-48.1B vs. -47.8B
9:55 am
USD
Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment
74.4 vs. 75.0
74.4 vs. 75.0
USD
Prelim UoM Inflation Expectations
3.3%
3.3%
12:30 pm
USD
Fed Chairman Bernanke Speaks
12:50 pm
USD
FOMC Member Pianalto Speaks
2:00 pm
USD
Federal Budget Balance
-58.5B vs. -86.0B
-58.5B vs. -86.0B


