Bob Willis
Services gauge in U.S. unexpectedly climbs to one-year high
WASHINGTON - Service industries in the U.S. unexpected expanded in February at the fastest pace in a year as orders picked up for a...
Business activity in U.S. improves more than forecast
WASHINGTON - Companies took in more orders and stepped up production in February, a sign demand will sustain the U.S. expansion after a fourth-quarter...
Multifamily buildings to lead U.S. construction gains
WASHINGTON - Construction of multifamily units will lead the U.S. building industry again this year, allowing housing to contribute to growth for the first...
U.S. import prices rose 0.3% in January on automobiles, fuel
WASHINGTON - Prices of goods imported into the U.S. rose in January for the second time in six months, reflecting higher costs for automobiles...
U.S. unemployment drops to 8.3%
WASHINGTON - Employment climbed more than forecast in January and the U.S. jobless rate unexpectedly fell to the lowest in three years, casting doubt...
January job cuts in U.S. lower than average, Challenger says
WASHINGTON - Announced job cuts in January were lower than average for the month, showing firings in the U.S. are on the decline.
Employers planned...
ADP says U.S. companies added 170,000 workers in January
WASHINGTON - Companies added 170,000 workers in January, reflecting job gains in services and at small businesses, according to a private report based on...
Durable goods orders in U.S. climb 3%, more than forecast
WASHINGTON - Orders for U.S. durable goods rose more than forecast in December, led by demand for aircraft, autos and business equipment that signals...
Goldman says U.S. data may look better than they are
WASHINGTON - A decline in unemployment and pickup in manufacturing point to accelerating U.S. growth. Some economists say the numbers may not be as...
Retail sales in U.S. rose less than forecast in December
WASHINGTON - Sales at U.S. retailers in December rose less than forecast, restrained by cheaper fuel prices and holiday discounting that helped hold down...
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