Still, signs of continued weakness remained in the new data, according to some analysts.

But with continued weakness in the American economy, demand remains unclear.

Many economists regard any figure above 400,000 as a sign of continued weakness in the labor market.

Everyone except Pol, that is, whose continued weakness left him sitting while the rest stood.

Yesterday's report appeared to indicate that November figures would show continued weakness.

The numbers are expected to show continued weakness in the economy.

"If you're looking at a weak economy going forward, it could mean continued weakness in machine tools."

A weak report on employment, suggesting continued economic weakness, would help next week's sales.

The manufacturing numbers aren't far from expectations, but what may be interesting is the continued weakness in industrial production.

The report pointed to continued economic weakness, a subject seized upon by President Bush today.