Jeanna Smialek
Factories in New York area expand at slower pace than forecast
WASHINGTON - Manufacturing in the New York region expanded less than projected in April as orders cooled and sales stagnated.
The Federal Reserve Bank of...
Consumer confidence in U.S. decreases more than forecast
WASHINGTON - Confidence among U.S. consumers fell more than forecast in March as Washington’s budget battle soured Americans’ views of the economic outlook.
The Conference...
Consumer comfort in U.S. improves to highest level since April
WASHINGTON - Confidence among U.S. consumers climbed for a sixth straight week to the highest level since April as a rally in stock prices...
Small-business optimism in U.S. climbs for third month in a row
WASHINGTON – Confidence among U.S. small businesses rose in February for a third month as more company leaders said they will invest in equipment...
Consumer sentiment in U.S. increases to a 3-month high
WASHINGTON – Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in February to a three-month high, which may help to preserve recent gains in household spending.
The...