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Jobless Claims Rise Last Week

Jobless Claims Rise Last Week

Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose to a three-month high last week, according to the Labor Department.

Housing Starts Surge to Four-Year High

Housing Starts Surge to Four-Year High

Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2012 -- New home construction rose by 15% in September to an annual rate of 872,000, the highest level in more than four years, according to the Commerce Department.

Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise

Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise

Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, although demand for purchase loans hit their highest level since June.