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Silver tumbles as COMEX margins rise and volatility spikes

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NEW YORK: Silver prices fell sharply on Thursday, extending a volatile run for the metal as fresh U.S. labor data pushed the U.S. dollar higher and pressured precious metals. Spot silver was down 8.9% at $76.54 per ounce by early afternoon in...
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Jobless claims surge, signaling U.S. economic slowdown

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Weekly jobless claims in the United States rose sharply to 241,000 for the week ending April 26, reflecting an increase of 18,000 from the prior week and exceeding expectations of 225,000. The figures, released by the U.S. Department of Labor,...
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U.S. labor market shows signs of strain as jobless claims increase

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The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose to 242,000 for the week ending February 22, marking a three-month high, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The increase of 22,000 from the previous week surpassed analysts' expectations of...