Business Today: U.S. jobless claims fall less than expected

		Click to View in Browser 10/17/2013 U.S. jobless claims fall less than expected WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped from a six-month high last week, but remained elevated as California continued to deal with a backlog related to computer problems. Dow, S&P index futures dip as investors digest fiscal deal NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell Thursday as investors digested a deal agreed by lawmakers in Washington a day earlier to reopen the federal government and raise the debt ceiling in order to avoid a debt default. Goldman Sachs profit falls two percent as trading revenue slumps (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc's third-quarter profit fell 2 percent as weak bond-trading volumes hit revenue in its biggest business, pushing down the bank's shares in premarket trade. U.S. failure to fix fiscal 'mess' undermines Fed on jobs: Fisher NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve cannot effectively fight high unemployment unless Congress and President Barack Obama "get their act together" and fix the nation's fiscal problems, a top Fed official said on Thursday. Insight: Getty captures risks of Fed's easy money policy NEW YORK (Reuters) - When private equity firm Carlyle Group LP bought a controlling stake in Getty Images Inc in October last year, debt investors fell over one another to help finance the $3.3 billion deal. Analysis: Washington becomes the biggest risk to the U.S. economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consensus may be hard to find in Washington these days, but many corporate executives and economists seem to agree on one point: the biggest risk to the world's largest economy may be its own elected representatives. Verizon third quarter earnings, revenue beat Wall Street estimates NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc on Thursday posted stronger- than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue on strong wireless growth, sending its shares up 2.4 percent in early trade. Lagardere says to part with 10 magazines, 350 jobs hit PARIS (Reuters) - French media group Lagardere said it planned to restructure its magazine division and sell 10 of its 39 titles to focus on growing its most strategic brands online. EU's Barnier warns U.S. of tit-for-tat action over banks LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union's financial services chief warned of tit-for-tat action if the United States pushes ahead with plans to impose extra capital requirements on foreign banks. Blackstone's third-quarter earnings rise 3 percent (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP , the largest publicly listed alternative asset manager, said on Thursday that its third-quarter earnings increased by 3 percent year-on-year as its fee revenue and profits from sales of its holdings rose. Related Video U.S. Senate passes bill to avert government default Stocks near record, Senate to the rescue Economic News U.S. jobless claims fall less than expected Analysis: Washington becomes the biggest risk to the U.S. economy A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend