News
CNN Money | Jobless claims bounce off lows
First-time claims for unemployment benefits ticked higher last week, slightly dimming prospects for Friday's employment report.
FOX News | In quest to create jobs, some states get creative
In the quest to create jobs, some states are getting creative: Nevada may hold contests to encourage entrepreneurs. Ohio is giving control of its liquor profits to a group of business leaders. And Washington and Alabama are "selling" income they don't even have yet.
FOX News | How states fared on unemployment aid applications
Slightly more people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week. But the overall level stayed low enough to suggest the job market is strengthening.
Econ Comments & Analysis
WSJ | Small Is Beautiful
We keep hearing that the partisan gulf in modern Washington is too wide to "get things done," but Republicans and Democrats agree on a lot. For example, both parties claim to revere the Constitution.
Blogs
Calculated Risk | CFO Survey: U.S. Employment Growth to Accelerate
In March 2011, CFOs in this survey only expected to increase full time employees by 1.2% over the next 12 months, so 2.1% is a solid increase.
