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Fewer people likely sought unemployment benefits last week, after bad weather caused a spike in the number of those seeking benefits the previous week.

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week, following a week where bad weather contributed to a spike in applications.

The summer crop was hurt by flooding in Pakistan and bad weather in China and India, while demand is up in China and the United States.

It's been a grueling winter for many American travelers as airlines preemptively cancel flights ahead of any possible heavy weather.

In early February alone, nearly 1 million passengers were stranded as 13,000 flights were canceled. And chances look good that once winter is over, the situation will only get worse.

Construction of new homes dipped unexpectedly last month as bad weather hit much of the country.

Construction of new homes dipped unexpectedly last month in the U.S. as bad weather hit much of the country.