Jeff Kearns
U.S. manufacturing nearly stagnates with virus hitting suppliers
WASHINGTON – A key gauge of U.S. manufacturing retreated to near-stagnation in February amid mounting concern that the world’s largest economy won’t be able...
U.S. jobless claims decrease to lowest level in 5 weeks
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits fell to a five-week low, the latest indication that the labor market remains solid just ahead...
U.S. consumer comfort rises to five-month high on economic views
WASHINGTON – Confidence among United States consumers climbed to the highest level in five months as Americans grew more optimistic about the economy and...
U.S. job cuts at lowest since July 2018 as labor market...
WASHINGTON – United States employers last month announced the fewest job cuts since July 2018 as the labor market remained tight, though 2019 still...
U.S. small-business sentiment climbs most in more than a year
WASHINGTON – Sentiment among small United States businesses climbed by the most in more than a year as more owners said profit trends are...
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly drop to lowest in 7 months
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to the lowest level since April, signaling resilience in the labor market ahead of...
U.S. goods trade deficit narrowed in Oct. as imports plunged
WASHINGTON – The United States merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed to the lowest in more than a year as imports plummeted, signaling the impact of...
U.S. economy holds up with 1.9% growth on consumer strength
WASHINGTON – A resilient American consumer helped the United States economy expand more than forecast in the third quarter, assuaging concerns for now of...
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly decline to a three-week low
WASHINGTON – Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States unexpectedly declined to a three-week low despite a strike by General Motors Co. workers...
Job openings in U.S. declined in July to a five-month low
WASHINGTON – United States job openings declined in July to a five-month low, signaling a pause in demand for workers ahead of a cooling...
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