Jeff Kearns
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...
U.S. Q2 growth revised down to 2% pace from 2.1%
WASHINGTON – United States economic growth decelerated in the second quarter by more than initially reported, with stronger consumer spending offset by weaker readings...
U.S. jobless claims Aug. 3: Drop shows firm labor market
WASHINGTON – Applications for United States unemployment benefits declined for the second time in three weeks, indicating the labor market is holding steadfast in...
Goldman says 4,000 conference calls show dimmer U.S. outlook
NEW YORK – Sentiment expressed in public communications by the biggest American companies slumped in June to the lowest level in at least a...
Jobless claims in U.S. decline for second time in three weeks
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits declined for the second time in three weeks, a sign the labor market is holding up,...
U.S. payrolls rise 75,000, missing forecasts as wage gains cool
NEW YORK – United States employers last month added the fewest workers in three months as wage gains cooled, suggesting broader economic weakness and...