CNNMoney: First-time unemployment claims tumble to 391,000, down 37,000 in the latest week — the lowest level since April, government says.

CNNMoney: U.S. economy grows at 1.3% annual rate in second quarter, faster than previous reading, the government says

MarketWatch: First-time jobless claims drop to 391,000 in latest week; ‘technical’ issues cited

Bloomberg: Bank of America agrees to reduce Lehman claims | http://bloom.bg/ruo6oa $BAC

Bloomberg: German parliament backs euro rescue fund |

NYT: German Jobless Rate Declines

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