Lorraine Woellert
Companies in U.S. added fewer workers than forecast in May
WASHINGTON – Companies in the U.S. hired fewer workers than projected in May as federal budget cuts and higher taxes stifled greater improvement in...
Consumer sentiment in U.S. rises to highest since July ’07
WASHINGTON – Consumer confidence rose in May to the highest level in almost six years as a rising stock market and property values helped...
Confidence little changed amid improving views on U.S. economy
WASHINGTON – Consumer sentiment last week hovered near a five-year high as more Americans said the economy was improving and their finances were mending.
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Home prices in U.S. increase by most in 7 years
WASHINGTON – Home prices rose in the 12 months through March by the most in seven years as the recovery in residential real estate...
Sales of existing U.S. homes rise to 3-year high
WASHINGTON – Sales of previously owned U.S. homes climbed in April to the highest level in more than three years even as the market...
Homebuilder confidence in U.S. climbs on improving outlook
WASHINGTON - Confidence among U.S. homebuilders improved in May for the first time in five months as buyers rush to take advantage of near...
Orders for U.S. durable goods decline by most since August
WASHINGTON – Orders for U.S. durable goods fell in March by the most in seven months as demand slumped for commercial aircraft and business...
Jobless claims in U.S. plunged more than forecast last week
WASHINGTON – Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. plunged more than forecast last week unwinding a surge caused by the Easter holiday and...
Housing starts in U.S. climb as building permits pick up
WASHINGTON - New U.S. home construction rose in February, and building permits climbed to the highest level in almost five years, adding to signs...
Sales at U.S. retailers advance by most in 5 months
WASHINGTON – Sales at U.S. retailers rose in February by the most in five months as an improved job market and stronger household finances...
