| Jobless claims jump unexpectedly to 16-year high (AP) [8 mins] AP - New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening job market expected to get even worse next year. | Four senators reach bipartisan auto aid deal (Reuters) [12 mins] Reuters - Four senators have reached a bipartisan agreement on a bill to assist the struggling automotive industry, the lawmakers announced in a joint statement on Thursday. |