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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
December 3, 2012
Manufacturing in the U.S. unexpectedly contracted in November, reflecting weaker business demand, slower exports and disruptions from superstorm Sandy.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
November 30, 2012
Spending by U.S. consumers unexpectedly declined and incomes stagnated in October as superstorm Sandy kept those in the Northeast from getting to work or from shopping at malls and car dealerships.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
November 14, 2012
Retail sales in the U.S. fell in October for the first time in four months, influenced by the effects of superstorm Sandy, which hurt receipts for some and helped for others.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
November 8, 2012
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in September to the lowest level in almost two years as exports climbed to a record.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
November 6, 2012
Job openings in the U.S. dropped to a five-month low in September, signaling uneven progress in the labor market.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
October 16, 2012
The cost of living in the U.S. rose in September for a second month, reflecting a jump in energy expenses that failed to trickle through to other goods and services.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
October 11, 2012
Fewer Americans than forecast filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week, which may reflect difficulty adjusting the data for seasonal swings at the start of a new quarter.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
October 10, 2012
Job openings in the U.S. dropped for a second straight month in August, indicating employment gains may be limited by the end of the year.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
October 3, 2012
Companies added more workers than projected in September, evidence the labor market may be perking up, a private report based on payrolls showed.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
September 27, 2012
Fewer Americans than forecast filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance payments last week, a sign the labor market is getting back on track.
