Lorraine Woellert
ISM index of U.S. manufacturing increased to 51.7 in October
WASHINGTON - Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded in October at a faster pace than projected as orders and production picked up, showing the industry...
Orders to U.S. factories plunge on airplanes, computers
WASHINGTON - Orders placed with U.S. factories fell in August by the most in more than three years, signaling that slowdowns in business investment...
Orders for U.S. capital goods signal business spending slowdown
WASHINGTON - A gain in demand for capital goods such as equipment and machinery in August failed to make up for declines in the...
Jobless claims in U.S. decrease to lowest level in a month
WASHINGTON - Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, easing concern the labor market may weaken in the second half.
Jobless...
U.S. manufacturing probably stagnated as spending cooled
WASHINGTON - Manufacturing in the U.S. probably stagnated in July after contracting for the first time in three years, economists said before a report...
U.S. companies add 176,000 workers in June, says ADP
WASHINGTON - Companies in the U.S. added more workers than forecast in June, which may ease concern the labor market is deteriorating, a private...
Industrial production in U.S. rises 1.1%, more than forecast
WASHINGTON - Industrial production in the U.S. climbed more than forecast in April, propelled by gains in auto manufacturing and utility use.
Output at factories,...
U.S. jobless claims fell by 1,000 last week
WASHINGTON - First-time claims for jobless benefits fell last week to a one-month low, helping allay concern that the labor market may suffer an...
Companies boost inventories in Feb. as sales rise
WASHINGTON - Companies in the U.S. increased inventories in February as sales picked up, indicating factories will probably keep receiving orders as businesses rebuild...
Jobless claims in U.S. lowest since 2008
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in almost four years, adding to evidence of...
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