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By Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg |
January 16, 2013
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders held in January at the highest level in more than six years, offering the latest evidence that residential real estate will help spur economic growth.
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By Greenwich Associates |
January 9, 2013
Optimism about the economy built slowly but steadily in the second half of 2012 among U.S. small and mid-sized businesses, some of which are likely to seek more credit in 2013.
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By Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg |
December 27, 2012
Consumer confidence in the U.S. held near a four-year high last week as Americans grew less pessimistic about the economy.
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By Cotten Timberlake, Bloomberg |
December 26, 2012
U.S. holiday sales growth slowed by more than half this year after gridlock in Washington soured consumers’ moods and Hurricane Sandy disrupted shopping.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
December 18, 2012
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders climbed in December for the eighth straight month, reaching its highest level in more than six years and adding to signs the real-estate market is aiding the economic expansion.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
December 7, 2012
Confidence among consumers fell more than forecast in December as Americans’ expectations slumped to a one-year low.
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By Elizabeth Dexheimer, Bloomberg |
November 21, 2012
More Americans this month said the world’s largest economy will improve than at any time in the past decade, led by a surge among Democrats following the re-election of President Barack Obama.
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By Lucy Meakin and Monami Yui, Bloomberg |
November 5, 2012
The euro fell to the lowest in almost eight weeks against the dollar amid speculation Greece will struggle to win bailout funds, risking the nation’s future in the European currency bloc.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
September 28, 2012
Consumer spending in the U.S. barely rose in August after adjusting for inflation, showing the economic expansion is struggling to gain momentum.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
September 25, 2012
Confidence among American consumers rose more than forecast in September to a seven-month high, which may help support the largest part of the economy.
