Economic numbers are but a brief snapshot; we know it. All the same, here's a Pulitzer:
The number of Americans filing initial unemployment claims fell more than forecast last week, reflecting an improving job market as the economy grows. Initial jobless claims dropped by 48,000 during the week, the biggest decline in three years, to 319,000, the Labor Department said today in Washington.
Meanwhile, December consumer prices fell while food and energy prices rose according to expectations. Even fickle Wall Street should be pleased.