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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
May 24, 2013
Orders for U.S. durable goods increased more than forecast in April, pointing to gains in business investment that will help manufacturing rebound in the second half of the year.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
May 15, 2013
Wholesale prices in the U.S. dropped in April by the most in three years, reflecting a decrease in fuel costs that is helping underpin profits.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
May 9, 2013
The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in more than five years, a signal employers are confident enough in the economic outlook to hold onto workers.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
May 7, 2013
Job openings in the U.S. eased in March from an almost five-year high, indicating employers are waiting to see how the economy performs as federal budget cuts take effect.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
May 1, 2013
Companies added fewer workers than forecast in April, an indication the labor market has cooled along with the rest of the U.S. economy.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
April 30, 2013
Residential real-estate prices increased in February by the most since May 2006, showing the U.S. housing market is strengthening.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
April 29, 2013
More Americans than forecast signed contracts in March to buy previously owned homes, another indication of progress in the housing market.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
April 23, 2013
Purchases of new U.S. homes rose in March, capping the best quarter for the industry since 2008 and providing more evidence the housing recovery will be sustained.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
April 22, 2013
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly dropped in March, showing uneven progress in the industry.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
April 19, 2013
Payrolls decreased in 26 U.S. states in March, showing the recent labor-market slowdown is being felt across the country. Jobless rates also dropped in 26 states last month.
