Bob Willis
Consumer prices in U.S. stagnate as gasoline costs decrease
WASHINGTON - The cost of living in the U.S. stagnated in November as gasoline prices dropped, supporting the Federal Reserve’s view that inflation remains...
Confidence at U.S. small companies increases for third month
WASHINGTON - Confidence among U.S. small companies rose in November for a third month as hiring intentions climbed and companies projected sales will improve,...
Income gains reflected in taxes may lift spending
WASHINGTON – Rising tax receipts show household incomes in the United States are growing faster than currently estimated, and by enough to sustain consumer...
U.S. ISM services index falls to lowest since January 2010
WASHINGTON - Service industries in the U.S. expanded in November at the slowest pace since January 2010 as employment cooled, a sign improvement in...
ISM index of U.S. manufacturing climbs to a five-month high
WASHINGTON - Manufacturing in the U.S. grew in November at the fastest pace in five months, showing factories will keep supporting the economic expansion...
U.S. economy: Trade deficit, claims show improving growth
WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in September on record exports and jobless claims fell to a seven-month low, indicating the world’s...
Jobless claims in U.S. fell to a one-month low last week
WASHINGTON - Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, signaling limited progress in the labor market.
Jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 397,000...
U.S. manufacturing expanded less than forecast in October
WASHINGTON - Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded less than forecast in October as inventories shrank by the most in a year and production cooled.
The...
Business activity in U.S. grows as factories lift recovery
WASHINGTON - Business activity in the U.S. expanded in October at about the same pace as in the prior month, a sign overseas demand...
Purchases of new U.S. homes increase more than forecast
WASHINGTON - Purchases of new U.S. houses rose more than forecast in September as discounted prices lured buyers in some parts of the country.
Sales...
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