Katia Dmitrieva
U.S. jobless claims drop in latest sign of strong labor market
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits declined the most in five weeks in another sign the jobs market remains strong, underscoring the...
U.S. core inflation cools, bolstering case for Fed rate cut
NEW YORK – A closely-watched measure of United States inflation trailed forecasts in May as prices fell for used vehicles, reinforcing the case for...
Consumer credit in U.S. rises in April by most in 5...
NEW YORK – United States consumer debt increased by the most in five months in April and topped estimates, suggesting more upbeat sentiment among...
Fed’s preferred core-price gauge picks up while spending gains
NEW YORK – A crucial measure of United States inflation watched by the Federal Reserve picked up in April for the first time this...
U.S. consumer confidence tops forecasts, hits six-month high
NEW YORK – United States consumer confidence rose by more than expected to the highest level since November as Americans felt the best about...
U.S. business-equipment orders post biggest drop in four months
NEW YORK – Orders with United States factories for business equipment declined in April by the most in four months, signaling deepening fallout from the...
U.S. consumer sentiment jumps to 15-year high on upbeat outlook
NEW YORK – United States consumer sentiment jumped to the strongest level since 2004 on a surge in economic expectations following an unexpectedly strong...
U.S. factory output falls for a third time in 4 months
NEW YORK - United States factory production fell in April for a third time in four months with a broad decline led by weakness...
U.S. job openings increase by most in a year, topping estimates
NEW YORK – United States job openings rebounded more than expected in the biggest gain in a year, indicating demand for workers remains healthy...
U.S. goods-trade gap widens to $71.4B on import increase
NEW YORK – America’s merchandise-trade deficit widened in March for the first time in three months as an increase in imports exceeded the rise...


















