Alex Kowalski
Sales of existing U.S. homes unexpectedly increase
WASHINGTON - Sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. unexpectedly rose in October, a sign falling prices may be attracting buyers.
Purchases increased 1.4...
Consumer spending in U.S. increased 0.6% in September
WASHINGTON - Consumer spending in the U.S. accelerated in September, helping the world’s largest economy skirt a recession.
Purchases increased 0.6 percent, matching the median...
U.S. economy expands at faster pace on consumer spending
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter at the fastest pace in a year as gains in consumer spending and business...
Initial jobless claims in U.S. fell 1,000 last week to 404,000
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits was little changed last week, showing the labor market is making scant progress.
Applications...
Consumer spending in U.S. slowed in August as incomes fell
WASHINGTON - Consumer spending in the U.S. slowed in August as incomes unexpectedly dropped for the first time in almost two years, forcing households...
Builders began work on fewer U.S. homes than forecast in August
WASHINGTON - Builders began work on fewer U.S. homes than forecast in August, showing the industry remains flat on its back even as mortgage...
Initial jobless claims in U.S. fell last week to 400,000
WASHINGTON - Initial claims for unemployment insurance payments in the U.S. fell last week to a level that shows limited improvement in the labor...
U.S. manufacturing probably grew in July, kept leading recovery
WASHINGTON - Manufacturing probably grew in July at about the same pace as a month earlier, showing sales overseas are helping shield U.S. factories...
U.S. trade gap unexpectedly surges on jump in oil imports
WASHINGTON - The trade deficit in the U.S. widened in May to the highest level in almost three years, reflecting a surge in crude...
Consumer comfort hits 10-week high on gas-price drop
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence rose to the highest level in 10 weeks, as falling gasoline prices provided relief to Americans contending with 9.1 percent...
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