Bob Willis
Trade deficit in U.S. unexpectedly widens to $53.1 billion
WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly increased in June to the highest level since October 2008 as a slump in exports exceeded a...
ADP estimates U.S. companies added 114,000 workers in July
WASHINGTON - Companies in the U.S. added 114,000 workers to payrolls in July, according to a private survey.
The increase followed a revised 145,000 gain...
Initial jobless claims in U.S. unexpectedly rose last week
WASHINGTON - U.S. initial jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week, a sign that the labor market is struggling to gain traction.
Jobless claims increased by...
Jobless claims in U.S. decreased less than forecast last week
WASHINGTON - More Americans than forecast filled applications for unemployment benefits last week, signaling the labor market is struggling to pick up.
Jobless claims fell...
Sales of new homes in U.S. rose in April to four-month...
WASHINGTON - Purchases of new houses rose in April to the highest level so far this year after plunging to a record low two...
U.S. housing starts unexpectedly decrease
WASHINGTON - Housings starts in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in April as home builders continued to struggle almost two years into an economic recovery.
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U.S. homebuilder confidence in May was lower than forecast
WASHINGTON - Confidence among U.S. homebuilders was little changed in May as executives turned more pessimistic on the outlook for sales, a sign any...
Jobless claims in U.S. unexpectedly rise to three-month high
WASHINGTON - New applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly rose last week to the highest level in three months, a sign the...
Housing starts in U.S. increased 7.2% in March
WASHINGTON - A gain in March housing starts failed to make up for ground lost the prior month, as U.S. home builders continue to...
Consumer prices in U.S. rise on food, fuel
WASHINGTON - The cost of living in the U.S. rose in March for a ninth consecutive month, led by increases in food and fuel...
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