WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans claiming new jobless benefits hit a three-month low last week and contracts to buy existing homes rose in June, hopeful signs for an economy that has struggled to regain momentum. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/reuters/topNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA) (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/reuters/topNews?i=FZnaywj8JiM:NWGsfvxh7zs:V_sGLiPBpWU) (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/reuters/topNews?i=FZnaywj8JiM:NWGsfvxh7zs:-BTjWOF_DHI) (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~4/FZnaywj8JiM)