The markets didn’t hold any real surprises yesterday as they continued to trade in a narrow range throughout the trading day. Overnight, the Asian markets sold the dollar, as good economic data from Japan and some promising data out of Australia convinced traders the global economic recovery is still underway. While Europe and the US [...] US Jobless Numbers: A Lag in a Lagging Indicator? originally appeared in the Daily Reckoning . The Daily Reckoning, offers a uniquely refreshing, perspective on the global economy, investing, gold, stocks and today's markets. Its been called "the most entertaining read of the day."