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Factory production in U.S. increases less than forecast

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | October 28, 2013

Factory production in the U.S. rose less than forecast in September, indicating a pause in manufacturing leading into the budget battle that partially closed the federal government.

New-home sales in U.S. increased more than forecast in May

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | June 25, 2013

Sales of new U.S. homes climbed more than forecast in May to the highest level in almost five years, a sign of continued strength in a market that’s helping fuel economic expansion.

Bullard says jobs not sole determinant of ‘torrid’ purchase pace

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | November 4, 2013

The Federal Reserve could maintain its $85 billion in monthly bond purchases, now at a “torrid” pace, even as the job market improves, said James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Wholesale inventories unexpectedly drop as U.S. sales surge

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | July 10, 2013

Inventories at U.S. wholesalers unexpectedly declined in May by the most since September 2011 as sales surged, pointing to a pickup in orders and production.

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rise most since February 2006

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | November 26, 2013

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose by the most since February 2006 in the 12 months through September, showing the housing market sustained progress even as borrowing costs climbed.

Homebuilder confidence in U.S. increases more than forecast

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | July 16, 2013

Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose more than forecast in July to the highest level since January 2006 as companies grew more optimistic about sales prospects.

Leading economic indicators in U.S. climbed 0.2% in October

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | November 27, 2013

Positive U.S. labor, durable goods and confidence gives global lift before American holiday

Jobless claims in U.S. drop as auto plants come back on line

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | July 18, 2013

Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits as the effects of auto- plant shutdowns began to ebb.

Companies boosted U.S. payrolls in November by most in year

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | December 4, 2013

Companies boosted payrolls in November by the most in a year, a sign that U.S. employers were optimistic about demand after the end of a government shutdown a month earlier, a private report based on payrolls showed today.

New-home sales in U.S. climbed more than forecast in June

By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg | July 24, 2013

Sales of new U.S. homes rose more than forecast in June to the highest level in five years, a sign builders are benefiting from a lack of supply of existing properties.

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