Recent trends in this index strongly suggest that the largely anticipated path towards economic recovery has in all likelihood already begun,

These jobless claims figures strongly suggest that any discussion of a runaway economic recovery have been greatly exaggerated. Instead, what we see here is a recovery that continues to face significant headwinds emanating from the employment front.

These jobless claims figures strongly suggest that any discussion of a runaway economic recovery have been greatly exaggerated, ... Instead, what we see here is a recovery that continues to face significant headwinds emanating from the employment front.

Now, with the economic recovery appearing to be somewhat in place and the central bank not lowering rates, we see people trying to get in at the gates before rates start to rise.

Next week's producer price index or consumer price index could tip the Fed in favor of a June hike if they're on the upside.

Economic softness is accelerating non-economic trends that threaten Sun and raise the likelihood that numbers may need to again be reduced.