Jeanna Smialek
U.S. economy stagnates as business investment drops
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy barely grew in the first quarter as harsh winter weather chilled investment and exports dropped. The expansion stalled even...
Factories lead U.S. rebound from harsh winter as housing lags
WASHINGTON – Gains in manufacturing are helping power the U.S. out of the winter doldrums, while homebuilding shows signs of lagging behind.
Factory production climbed...
Job openings in the U.S. increased in January as hiring fell
WASHINGTON – Job openings in the U.S. increased less than expected in January, a sign labor market cooling from late 2013 persisted as severe...
U.S. payrolls rise 175,000; unemployment rate climbs
WASHINGTON – Employers added more workers than projected in February, indicating the U.S. economy is starting to bounce back from a weather-induced setback. The...
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in three months
WASHINGTON – Fewer Americans than projected filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, an indication companies are holding on to staff even as cold...
Companies in U.S. added fewer jobs than forecast in February
WASHINGTON – Companies added fewer workers than projected in February, a sign that U.S. employers were waiting for a pickup in demand before boosting...
Factory production declines by most since May 2009
WASHINGTON – Factory production in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in January by the most since May 2009, adding to evidence severe winter weather weighed...
Improving U.S. growth lifts inflation as claims drop
WASHINGTON – An improving U.S. economy is underpinning inflation, limiting firings and lifting consumers’ moods, brightening the outlook for growth at the start of...
Job openings increased in October to five-year high
WASHINGTON – Job openings in the U.S. climbed to a five-year high in October, indicating employers were confident about demand even as Washington’s budget...
U.S. adds 203,000 jobs in November, jobless rate falls to 7%
WASHINGTON – The jobless rate dropped to a five-year low of 7 percent in November as American employers added more workers than forecast, showing...
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