Katia Dmitrieva
Tariffs bite U.S. economy as trade gap widens, orders slow
NEW YORK - The United States merchandise-trade deficit widened to a record in September while orders for business equipment declined for a second month, adding...
U.S. job openings rise for third straight month to fresh record
NEW YORK - United States job openings rose in August to a fresh record and the share of workers quitting their jobs held at the...
U.S. jobless claims dip to 48-year low for second straight week
MEW YORK - Filings for United States unemployment benefits declined to a fresh 48-year low for the second straight week, underscoring a tight job market,...
Producer prices in U.S. decline for first time in 18 months
NEW YORK - United States producer prices unexpectedly fell in August, the first drop in 18 months, on declines in costs for services and foods,...
Productivity in U.S. climbs 2.9%, fastest pace in 3 years
NEW YORK - Productivity gains in the United States accelerated by more than expected to the fastest pace since 2015 while labor costs fell, amid...
U.S. small-business optimism climbs to second highest on record
NEW YORK - A gauge of optimism among United States small-business owners increased to the second highest on record as companies benefited from tax cuts...
Job openings in U.S. increased to 6.66M in June
NEW YORK - United States job openings edged higher in June, providing evidence of a job market that’s still tight with Americans feeling confident...
U.S. payrolls rise 157,000 while wage gains hold at 2.7%
NEW YORK - United States hiring cooled in July after more-robust gains than previously reported, while the unemployment rate slipped back below 4 percent...
U.S. retail sales advance for fifth month, May revised up
NEW YORK - United States retail sales rose for a fifth month in June and figures from May were revised upward amid gains at auto...
U.S. jobless claims fall to two-month low amid July 4 holiday
NEW YORK - United States filings for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week to a two-month low, reflecting volatility that's typical around...



















