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U.S. stock futures are higher this morning as investors are awaiting economic data. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 51 points to 11,629.00 and futures on the S&P 500 stock index climbed 8.30 points to 1,262.20. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 10.25 points to 2,218.75.

The weekly jobless claims are expected at 8:30 a.m. ET, as well as February's consumer price index. The Federal Reserve will issue industrial production figures for February, and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank will report on regional economic activity.

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U.S. stock futures are slightly lower this morning, as investors await data on jobless claims and consumer prices. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2 points to 12,250, while S&P 500 futures dropped 0.90 point to 1,332. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.50 points to 2,391.

European markets were mixed today. STOXX Europe 600 Index has gained 0.07%, while London's FTSE 100 Index moved down 0.09%.

Asian markets ended higher, with Japan's Nikkei Stock Average gaining 0.26%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 moving up 0.15% and China's Shanghai Composite gaining 0.11%.

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The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless benefits dropped 34,000 to a seasonally adjusted 388,000 in the past week. Economists expected a smaller drop to 413,000 claims. Not only was the drop larger than expected, but it was also the lowest level since July 2008.

The four-week average of new claims, which helps smooth out data, fell by 12,500 to 414,000 -- also the lowest level since July 2008. In the week ending December 18, the number of people continuing to receive state unemployment benefits increased 57,000 to 4.13 million. The four-week average of these same claims dropped 37,50 to 4.12 million, the lowest level since November 2008.

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Stock futures inched higher ahead of the opening bell after the Labor Department reported weekly dropped by 11,000 last week to 445,000. While this was better than expectations that called for a slight increase, the total amount of claims are still hovering at a reading that doesn't indicate significant hiring or firing is taking place.

The four-week average of new claims fell by 3,000 to 455,750. The four-week claim is considered less volatile than the weekly data. Continuing jobless claims also dropped 48,000 to 4.46 million. Continuing jobless claims are workers who continue to receive regular weekly benefits. This data follows Wednesday's ADP data that indicated private employers cut jobs last month.

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After a strong day yesterday for oil prices, the precious crude has had another strong showing today, rising $2.04 a barrel to $79.90, and was trading above the psychological $80 mark earlier in the day.

One of the main catalysts pushing oil prices higher today was a better than expected jobs report from the U.S. Labor Department that showed that first time jobless claims were lower than expected last week.

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earnings expectationsLast week, the Fed's Beige Book report confirmed that the economy continues to grow, but at a slower pace than in previous periods. This week will bring plenty of economic data to either support or contrast with the Fed's findings.

  • Monday: Federal government budget balance for August
  • Tuesday: Business inventory numbers from July, TIPP Economic Optimism Index for September, retail sales data from August
  • Wednesday: Industrial production in August, Empire State Manufacturing Survey for September, Import Price Index for August
  • Thursday: Producer Price Index for August, Philly Fed Survey for September, the Current Account Balance in the second quarter, jobless claims for last week
  • Friday: preliminary University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, Consumer Price Index for August, real earnings data for August

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jobless claimsAnd we're off! The Labor Department reported that new claims for unemployment dropped last week, shedding 27,000 to a total of 451,000 claims. Economists had expected a drop of just 2,000 claims.

The four-week moving average of new claims (which takes weekly fluctuations into account) dropped last week as well, falling 9,250 to 477,750. This is the main reason for Thursday's early rally, as the Dow Jones was more than 60 points higher. What's more, the Dow has turned positive for the year.

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jobless claimsOn Wednesday, I noted a good short-hand for time-pressed investors who want to gauge whether or not it's a good time to start committing more money to stocks -- the U.S. Department of Labor's monthly Employment Situation report. It receives ample media coverage. In a summary: more than 125,000 jobs per month created consistently? That's bullish for the Dow.

Here's a second indicator: initial jobless claims. However, because jobless claims can fluctuate wildly due to idiosyncratic events (holidays, strikes, weather-related job cuts, etc.), use the 400,000-level barometer.

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unemployment claimsFor the first time in four weeks, the Labor Department's report on initial jobless claims held some good news. During the past week, new requests for unemployment benefits dropped sharply.

Last week 31,000 fewer people issued claims for unemployment help, bringing the seasonally adjusted number of initial claims to 473,000. As noted, this is the first drop in the past four weeks, bringing an end to a rather large three-week increase in claims.

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Investors are digesting a bit of bad news concerning the economy, as initial applications for unemployment insurance increased to 500,000 during the past week.

The 12,000-claim rise suggests that the economy is slowing and that employers are cutting jobs. The last time initial claims for unemployment insurance were this high was back in November. The latest data does not include millions of unemployed receiving extended insurance, which is paid for by the federal government. Roughly 5.6 million unemployed workers were on this extended insurance as of the end of July.

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The weekly peek into the jobs picture has been released by the Labor Department, which reported that the number of people applying for initial state unemployment insurance benefits contracted by 11,000. The number of claims dropped to 457,000, which was lower than the expected drop to 460,000.

The four-week average of initial claims, which is considered a better measure of employment trends, dropped by 4,500 to 452,500 -- the lowest level since May. Continuing jobless claims for the week ending July 17 increased 81,000 to 4.57 million. The four-week average of continuing claims dropped by 18,000 to 4.55 million (which was the lowest level since December 2008). Compared to a year ago, initial state claims are 21% lower and continuing claims are roughly 26% lower.

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The unmber of initial state unemployment benefits increased by 37,000 to 464,000 during the past week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. This was above economist expectations for initial claims of 450,000. The four-week average of initial claims also increased, up 1,250 to 456,000. The four-week moving average is considered a better indicator because it shows the overall trend rather than the action in the past week.

Continuing claims dropped by 223,000 to 4.49 million during the past week. Experts attribute the volatility in the number of continuing claims to seasonal adjustment issues. The four-week average of continuing claims also dropped by 21,500 to 4.57 million.

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rising oil pricesOil prices have been steadily falling over the past 3 weeks, but broke through the psychological $75 barrier today as the Energy Department announced a drop in inventories last week.

Going into today's inventory report, analysts had been expecting to see oil inventories drop by 2 million barrels, but the impact that Hurricane Alex on operations in the Gulf was greater than expected and supplies actually shrank by 4.96 million barrels.

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earnings expectationsIt may be good for the jittery markets that things will be rather quiet on the economic calendar this coming week following the U.S. Independence Day holiday.

Markets in the U.S. are closed Monday for the holiday. The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) is scheduled to release the results of its next service sector survey Tuesday morning. This release is expected to show no significant change from the bullish May nonmanufacturing index.

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Department of LaborNew applications for unemployment insurance unexpectedly rose 13,000 to 472,000 in the week ending June 28. Analysts polled by Reuters had estimated the number to be 452,000.

The four-week average, which smooths out the numbers, rose 3,250 to 466,500. This is the highest since early March.

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The Labor Department Thursday morning released its weekly report on jobless claims, and the data held a little bit of a nasty surprise. During the past week, initial claims for jobless benefits increased by 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 472,000. The concern is that the economy has leveled out, as first-time claims have remained near 450,000, as they have been throughout the year.

The latest report suggests that the job market is slowing, which could affect the economy overall. As a result of this data, futures have backed off a bit but remain on the bullish side of the spectrum.

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earnings expectationsThe Federal Reserve's next Beige Book report is scheduled to be released this week. This report is a compilation of anecdotal information on current economic conditions from each of the 12 Federal Reserve Bank districts, and it is released eight times a year. The data comes from interviews with business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources. The June report is expected to show strengthening signs of expansion, though results could be mixed across the 12 districts.

Economic data due out this week include:

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unemploymentThe Labor Department issued a bit of a nasty surprise this morning in its report on initial jobless claims. Last week, the department issued 25,000 new claims for unemployment benefits, far more than the expected drop of 6,000 claims. The resulting 471,000 total claims in the past week was the most in a month.

In addition, the four-week average of initial claims, which many see as a better gauge of employment because it smooths out the volatile weekly numbers -- increased. According to the Labor Department, there were no unusual factors contributing to the release.

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Under the radar: Some trends are obvious enough and are visible to all investors. Others are more-subtle, but are just as potent, and these often slip 'under the radar.'

Case in point: The normal labor market pattern is for initial jobless claims to decline substantially as company lay-offs subside, and as more companies maintain current staffing levels and start hiring. But what if jobless claims persist at a high level, even after the U.S. economy reaches the condition of a strong expansion? That would be indicative of another dynamic in the U.S. job market.

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The Labor Department announced Thursday that the number of people applying for unemployment benefits remained virtually unchanged from last week's 444,000 claims. In the most recent week, the number of jobless claims dropped by 4,000, but the data from a week earlier was revised up by 4,000.

The data came in higher than expected, as some experts called for a drop to 440,000 claims in the past week. In the wake of this data, Treasurys and the dollar have increased, while some of the morning's momentum was tempered.

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