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Unemployment Ticks Down to 7.6 Percent

The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 7.6 percent in March on a gain of only 88,000 jobs, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

Tax Tips Take Health Care, Immigration Into Account

An ongoing project from the Hispanic Access Foundation seeks to educate Hispanics about the U.S. tax system and prepare them for upcoming changes.

Florida-Mexico Tomato War Not Over Yet

The Florida tomato industry contended that Mexican tomatoes were being dumped on the U.S. market at prices so ridiculously low, American growers couldn't compete. Measures were taken, but they didn't go far enough, growers say.

Personal Income Rose 4 Percent in Calif. in 2012

Income among Californians was up about $65 billion in 2012 over 2011, largely because of gains from the stock market and other investments, new federal figures show.

Jobless Benefit Claims Jump by 28,000

The U.S. Labor Department said first-time jobless benefits claims rose by 28,000 to 385,000 in the week that ended last Saturday.

Euro Interest Rates Should Remain the Same

The European Central Bank is likely to leave the euro's low interest rates unchanged when it meets Thursday, despite turmoil around Cyprus' bailout and a further drop in inflation.

Hispanics Drive Real Estate Comeback

A new study suggests Hispanics are the major force behind the uptick in the housing market. But rising prices and inventory shortages threaten the recovery.

World Markets Drive Down Commodity Prices

Stocks have attained record highs during this year's first quarter, but commodities have moved into negative territory.

IMF to Contribute 1B Euros to Cyprus Bailout

The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday it would contribute about 1 billion euros ($1.34 billion) to the bailout for Cyprus.

ADP: Private Sector Adds 158,000 New Jobs in March

Employment in the private sector U.S. rose by 158,000 jobs from February to March, payroll processor ADP said Wednesday.

New York Mfg. Hits 5-month Low

A bellwether of New York City business activity hit a five-month low in March, according to the Institute for Supply Management. However, optimism remains in the Big Apple.

Markets Shoot Up on Factory Reports

U.S. stock indexes shot up higher in early trading Tuesday as the Commerce Department said factory orders rose in February by 3 percent.

March Auto Sales Show Strong Consumer Confidence

Automotive industry sales for March are widely expected to show more evidence that consumer confidence remains strong despite wrangling in Washington over the national debt and the budget.

Markit, ISM at Odds on Growth

U.S. manufacturing grew in March, but two reports contradicted each other on whether growth was accelerating or slowing down.

Stockton Bankruptcy Can Proceed, Judge Says

The city of Stockton, Calif., can continue in bankruptcy as a federal judge Monday rejected legal challenges by Wall Street creditors.