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By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg |
June 17, 2013
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders surged in June to the highest level in seven years, reflecting gains in sales as Americans rushed to take advantage of low mortgage rates.
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By Inyoung Hwang, Bloomberg |
May 29, 2013
U.S. stocks fell, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreating from a record, amid concern that the Federal Reserve could begin to taper its debt-buying program as the economy continues to improve.
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By Stephen Kirkland and Inyoung Hwang, Bloomberg |
May 29, 2013
Stocks fell, trimming a 12th consecutive monthly gain in Europe, amid concern the Federal Reserve will pare debt purchases as the economy recovers. Commodities slid as the International Monetary Fund cut China’s growth forecast.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 15, 2013
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders improved in May for the first time in five months as buyers rush to take advantage of near record-low mortgage rates.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
April 1, 2013
Construction spending in the U.S. rose in February, paced by the highest level of home building in more than four years.
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By Sarah Pringle and Whitney Kisling, Bloomberg |
March 28, 2013
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose above its record closing level, wiping out losses from the financial crisis, as economic growth slowed less than previously estimated and concern about Europe’s debt crisis eased.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
March 26, 2013
Sales of new U.S. houses in February capped the best back-to-back months in more than four years, spurred by near record-low borrowing costs and improving job prospects.
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By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg |
March 21, 2013
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose in February to the highest level in more than three years, sustaining a rebound that is bolstering growth.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
March 19, 2013
New U.S. home construction rose in February and building permits climbed to the highest level in almost five years, adding to signs of progress in the housing market that’s helping boost the economy.
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By Lu Wang and Sarah Pringle, Bloomberg |
March 19, 2013
U.S. stock futures rose, following a two-day slide for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as new home construction increased and investors awaited the start of a Federal Reserve meeting.
