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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
June 18, 2013
The cost of living in the U.S. rose less than forecast in May, restrained by the first drop in food prices in almost four years and signaling inflation remains under control.
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By Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg |
June 6, 2013
Household wealth in the U.S. jumped to a record in the first quarter, exceeding its pre-recession peak for the first time, bolstered by gains in the stock and housing markets that are helping Americans mend finances.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
May 9, 2013
The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in more than five years, a signal employers are confident enough in the economic outlook to hold onto workers.
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By Shobhana Chandra, Bloomberg |
May 8, 2013
Four years into an expansion, the productivity of American workers has slowed and some economists say there are few signs it will soon rebound.
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By Alex Kowalski |
April 25, 2013
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell to a six-week low, a sign the labor market is improving after a setback last month.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
April 16, 2013
New-home construction in the U.S. climbed in March to the highest level in almost five years, propelled by a surge in multifamily building that will support economic growth.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
March 25, 2013
American consumers, who kept shopping through rising fuel costs and delayed tax refunds, will probably continue buoying the world’s largest economy as these hurdles dissipate.
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By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg |
February 21, 2013
The cost of living in the U.S. was little changed in January for a second month as a drop in energy costs made up for gains in other goods and services.
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By Shobhana Chandra, Bloomberg |
February 15, 2013
Industrial production in the U.S. unexpectedly shrank in January as factories took a breather after the biggest back-to-back gain in three decades.
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By John Detrixhe, Bloomberg |
January 7, 2013
Pacific Investment Management Co.’s new normal, the prediction that global economic growth and investment returns would tumble, is proving half right.
