The number of jobless Americans stood at 15.4 million in November, down slightly from October but still more than double the number at the start of the economic slowdown

Unemployment in Japan rose to a record high and consumer prices dropped at an unprecedented pace last month, adding to fears that the country's economic recovery is already stalling under the grip of deflation.

700,000 was the number I was expecting in terms of job losses, so 651,000 is better than I expected, but still absolutely horrible. US unemployment at 8.1% - given this, I would not be surprised to see Oregon's February unemployment at about 10.8%.