41.   Some analysts speculated the Fed got an early peek at the December employment figures.

42.   Some volatility in employment figures may be traced to the Labor Department altering the way it conducts employment surveys, she added.

43.   Still, high May U.S. employment figures on Friday could change that position, he said.

44.   Still, the dollar slipped back as traders grew wary before release of U.S. employment figures tomorrow.

45.   Still, the market may be setting itself up for a big disappointment if the latest employment figures, scheduled for release Friday morning, is stronger than expected.

46.   That concern dissipated as investors pondered the employment figures.

47.   The Alliance study used internal employment figures from studios and broadcast networks, saying it better accounts for free-lance production workers, a sizable portion of the industry.

48.   The Australian dollar was little changed against the U.S. dollar amid concern the central bank could lower interest rates soon following weaker-than-expected employment figures.

49.   The dollar was little changed against other major currencies as traders awaited U.S. employment figures that could give the U.S. currency another boost, traders said.

50.   The government tomorrow releases its second-quarter employment figures.