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Labor Force, Employment, and Population April 2008 vs. April 2014

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This post shows the first set, a comparison of April 2008 to April 2014. Age 16-24 Stats Since April 2008, the population in age group 16-24 rose by 3.6% Age 25-54 Stats Since April 2008, the population in age group 25-54 declined 0.8%, but the labor force declined 3.6%, and employment declined 4.6%.

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Mortgage Loan Originations Lowest Since November 2008, Down 60% Year-Over-Year, Cash Sales Strong

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2008 (down 60% Y/Y) Property sales remained relatively strong (total year 2013 was up 8.4% from 2012), supported by increased cash purchases (which accounted for more than 40% of Q4 sales) HARP origination volume has declined significantly (down 70% Y/Y), with fewer existing loans now eligible for the program: approx. percent vs. 2012.

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Jobs Recovery at the Periphery, Not the Core: April 2012 vs. April 2014

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The first set was a look at Labor Force, Employment, and Population April 2008 vs. April 2014. This set compares the last two years, April 2012 vs. April 2104. Age 16-24 Stats Since April 2012 the number of people in age group 16-24 dropped insignificantly as did the number of people in the labor force. Employment is up 1.2%

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: China Acts to Calm Markets.

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Minyanville Business and Market News. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. China Acts to Calm Markets; Stock Market Rebounds From 6% Plunge After Central Bank Pledges More Liquidity; Wet Nurse Action. With rates spiking, global stock markets plunged.

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Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market; Will QE Cause Inflation?

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Minyanville Business and Market News. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market; Will QE Cause Inflation? Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market. Sitka Pacific. Recent Posts. Featured Links. Automatic Earth. Bay Area Real Estate Trends.

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An Analysis of July Employment Numbers 1955 to 2013

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Minyanville Business and Market News. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account. 2012-09-19: Capital Account. "QE 2012-07-24: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account. Sitka Pacific.

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Former ECB Chief.

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Minyanville Business and Market News. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account. 2012-09-19: Capital Account. "QE 2012-07-24: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account. Sitka Pacific.