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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
August 30, 2012
Consumer spending in the U.S. climbed in July for the first time in three months as the biggest part of the economy struggled to overcome a jobless rate hovering over 8 percent.
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By Joseph Ciolli, Bloomberg |
August 27, 2012
The euro approached a seven-week high against the dollar after German business confidence fell less than some economists forecast, suggesting the region’s largest economy can withstand the sovereign-debt crisis.
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By Caroline Fairchild, Bloomberg |
July 31, 2012
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly rose for the first time in five months as Americans became more upbeat about job prospects later this year.
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By Shobhana Chandra, Bloomberg |
July 27, 2012
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter as a softening job market prompted Americans to curb spending.
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By Caroline Fairchild, Bloomberg |
July 12, 2012
Consumer confidence stagnated last week as scant improvement in the labor market left Americans more discouraged about the economy.
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By Prashant Gopal, Bloomberg |
July 12, 2012
U.S. lenders are notifying more delinquent homeowners they face foreclosure, a step toward clearing a backlog of properties and helping to accelerate a housing recovery.
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By Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg |
June 26, 2012
Confidence among U.S. consumers declined in June to a five-month low as Americans became less sanguine about the outlook for the labor market and incomes.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
June 15, 2012
Confidence among U.S. consumers declined in June to the lowest level this year as the labor market showed few signs of improving.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
May 31, 2012
The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first quarter than previously estimated, reflecting smaller gains in inventories and bigger government cutbacks.
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By Timothy R. Homan, Bloomberg |
May 29, 2012
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly fell in May to the lowest level in four months as optimism about employment prospects faded.
