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By Michelle Jamrisko and Aki Ito, Bloomberg |
May 20, 2013
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans said the U.S. economy has improved “quite a lot” as the central bank maintains record stimulus.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 17, 2013
Americans’ confidence in the economy climbed in May to the highest level in almost six years as rising real estate values and record stock prices boosted household wealth.
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By Isabel Reynolds, Bloomberg |
May 17, 2013
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to increase private investment and infrastructure exports as part of his strategy to overcome deflation and build on an economic expansion fueled by rising consumer spending.
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By Toni Hansen |
May 17, 2013
A number of housing reports will hit the markets next week for traders to watch, including existing sales, new sales and home prices.
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By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg |
May 17, 2013
The index of U.S. leading indicators climbed in April, a rebound from March that suggests the world’s largest economy may be poised for further expansion.
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By Justin Pugsley |
May 17, 2013
Central banks saved the world with unconventional monetary policies such as quantitative easing, which at the very least stopped the banking system from collapsing, but according to the IMF it's a policy that might be approaching its sell-by date.
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By David J. Lynch |
May 16, 2013
The U.S. economy will continue to recover until at least 2015 without tumbling into a recession, a recent poll suggests.
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By Anthony Lazzara |
May 16, 2013
The gold market has had a lot of trouble staying below a key resistance area of $1,475-$1,480. A key level below the current price is $1,340.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 16, 2013
Starts of new U.S. homes fell more than forecast in April to a five-month low, indicating a pause in the industry’s progress as builders slowed work on apartments. Building permits surged to an almost five-year high.
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By Shobhana Chandra and Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
May 16, 2013
More Americans than projected filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, which may raise concern the slowdown in economic growth is prompting an increase in firings.
