Out of nowhere, new unemployment claims jumped unexpectedly for last week, to around 350,000 (around 25,000 higher than expected). Certainly this is possibly explained as a statistical anomoly from a volatile holiday season… by next week, this could easily “correct”.
If, on the other hand, this is evidence of a more persistent trend of economic weakness, then, coming as it does at the peak consumer spending season, this does not bode well…
Not to worry. Reality is no longer important; we’ll just wait for the White House announcement to tell us the actual significance (or insignificance) of this event.
tdog
It’s nice to see that you finally understand–just wait till Bush baby tells you what to think and then say the words, “Yessir!” Yessireebob, all your troubles can be put in the lap of the man who has the ear of the Almighty.
There, now, don’t you feel better?
A Labor Department spokesman said no specific factors came into play to push the weekly claims higher.
That is, shit happens. And if you’re lucky, the shit happens not to you.
Yo, Sarah. You’re new here, aren’t you.
Work with me. the dog? Not a big Bush fan.
In fact, being sarcastic.
Thanking you for your effort at this time.
C-c-c-catfight. Ooohh, catfight.
Sarah is a regular, Julia. I think she knows what she’s doing…
I didn’t get a harumph out of you!