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A more upbeat outlook on jobs pushed Americans’ confidence in the economy higher in December for the second month in a row, a survey released Tuesday said.







Economy – Business – Home – Shrubs – Plants

Consumer spending rose for a second straight month in November as incomes recorded their biggest gain in six months, data showed on Wednesday.

Home – Shrubs – Plants – Gardening – Rose

The number new claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, but a  narrowing in the trade gap in October suggested the recovery was becoming entrenched.

Jobless claims – United States – Home – Shrubs – Plants

The tally of newly laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose more than expected, after falling for five straight weeks.

Jobless claims – United States – Home – Shrubs – Plants

Refiners are shutting down plants, a combination of little demand and rising crude prices that wipe out profit margins.