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Jobless claims in U.S. decline to lowest level in a month
WASHINGTON - Applications for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week as claims moved closer to a four- decade low that shows a...
Consumer confidence in U.S. falls to lowest in more than a...
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in November to the lowest level in more than a year as Americans grew less enthusiastic about the...
Consumer sentiment climbs as Americans buoyed by price discounts
WASHINGTON - Consumer sentiment climbed more than forecast in November as Americans took heart in lower interest rates and store discounts.
The University of Michigan’s...
Consumer comfort in U.S. steadies after three-week decrease
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence steadied after declining for the previous three weeks as Americans’ views toward spending improved by the most in five months.
The...
Millennials do not like big banks and all those fees they...
NEW YORK - Millennials are increasingly shunning big banks and going local with their money.
Community banks won with younger customers last year, netting a...
Consumer confidence in U.S. fell in October to a three-month low
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence fell in October to a three-month low as Americans became less upbeat about the labor market.
The Conference Board’s index decreased...
Consumer sentiment in U.S. exceeds forecast as finances improve
WASHINGTON - Consumer sentiment climbed more than forecast in October as lower-income Americans projected wage gains will accelerate and falling energy prices helped stretch...
Consumer comfort in U.S. climbs to highest level since April
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence climbed for a third week to reach its highest level since mid-April as Americans held more favorable views of the...
Consumer confidence in U.S. unexpectedly climbed in September
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in September as persistent job gains helped Americans shake off the effects of tumbling stock prices.
The Conference Board’s...
Leading indicators in U.S. increase for fifth month in last six
WASHINGTON - The index of U.S. leading economic indicators increased in August, helped by a stronger housing market and showing slow, steady growth into...
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