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With the dollar declining, it was expected that exports would surge. They are not, and part of the problem is that U.S. firms are increasing prices rather than going all out to get market share. That is a short-term profit maximization philosophy that will not leave the country or the firms in a whole lot better shape than before the dollar decline
Weak dollar not improving U.S. trade Mar 11, 2005
Our insatiable demand for consumer goods and motor vehicles is what drove the large increase in imports
Weak dollar not improving U.S. trade Mar 11, 2005
I am somewhat confused about what they are referring to. Essentially, the unemployment rate is where it has been for six months and that is all that can be said
Job market remains patchy Mar 04, 2005
It seems as if almost every industry is getting into the act and starting to hire again
Job market remains patchy Mar 04, 2005
Jobs are being created, but the pace is nothing to write home about
U.S. job market still steady but lackluster Jan 07, 2005