US jobs data gives positive shock

US jobless rate near 5-year high
The US economy sheds 84,000 jobs last month, more than expected, raising the jobless rate to a near five-year high.

US loses 62,000 jobs during June
US firms cut jobs for a sixth month in June, stoking fears the world's largest economy is heading for a recession.

US unemployment rate up at 5.5%
The US unemployment rate rose to 5.5% in May after the economy lost 49,000 non-farm jobs, official data shows.

Uneasy ride for Harley-Davidson
The slowing US economy hurts sales of Harley-Davidson motorbikes and forces the firm to cut jobs.

Pakistan 'needs help' on economy
Pakistan needs a "substantial" injection of external funds if it is to stabilise its economy, an IMF official says.