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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 Joseph Ciolli and John Detrixhe, Bloomberg |
May 9, 2013
The yen weakened beyond 100 per dollar for the first time in four years as the Bank of Japan’s deflation-fighting measures have the currency headed for its longest streak of monthly losses in almost two decades.
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By Anthony Lazzara |
May 9, 2013
Crude is down almost $1 to $95.75. We believe this is mainly fear premium regarding the Syria situation. Technically, it looks as though oil is at the top of its downward channel.
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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 Sarah Jones and Inyoung Hwang, Bloomberg |
May 9, 2013
U.S. stocks were little changed, following five successive records for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, after data showed jobless claims declined.
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By Joshua Zumbrun, Bloomberg |
February 20, 2013
Several Federal Reserve policy makers said the central bank should be ready to vary the pace of their $85 billion in monthly bond purchases amid a debate over the risks and benefits of further quantitative easing.
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By Stephen Kirkland, Emma Charlton and Leslie Picker, Bloomberg |
February 7, 2013
U.S. stocks fell following a two-day gain amid disappointing earnings and economic data as the euro sank after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the currency’s strength could hamper the economic recovery.
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By Alex Kowalski and Shobhana Chandra, Bloomberg |
February 7, 2013
Claims for U.S. unemployment insurance payments fell last week, returning to levels seen in the second half of 2012.
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By Stephen Kirkland and Glenys Sim, Bloomberg |
January 24, 2013
The yen weakened for the first time in four days against the dollar as Japan’s deputy economy minister backed further declines. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fluctuated near a five-year high while Apple Inc. tumbled.
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By Rita Nazareth and Sarah Pringle, Bloomberg |
January 17, 2013
U.S. stocks rose, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a five-year high, amid better- than-forecast initial jobless claims and housing data.
