Martin Crutsinger
U.S. economy up 6.4% in Q1 with stronger future gains expected
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States economy grew at a solid 6.4% annualized rate in the first three months of this year, setting the...
Record rise in U.S. wholesale prices over the past year
WASHINGTON (AP) – Wholesale prices, driven by rising food costs, increased 0.8% in May and by a unprecedented amount over the past year as...
U.S. trade deficit hits record $74.4 billion in March
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States trade deficit surged to a record $74.4 billion in March as an improving U.S. economy drove purchases of imported...
U.S. economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) – Powered by consumers, the United States economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter – a show of strength...
Survey: Business economists more optimistic about U.S. growth
WASHINGTON (AP) – The accelerated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, along with the Biden administration's rescue aid policies, have brightened the outlook for the United...
U.S. new home sales surged 20.7% in March to 1.02 million
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sales of new homes surged 20.7% in March to the highest level since 2006, rebounding from a sharp decline the previous...
U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders.
The...
U.S. consumers rebound to boost spending 2.4% as income jumps
WASHINGTON (AP) – Bouncing back from months of retrenchment, America's consumers stepped up their spending by a solid 2.4% in January in a sign...
U.S. economy shrank 3.5% in 2020 after growing 4% last quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) – Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the United States economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final...
U.S. consumer confidence rebounds in January
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States consumer confidence rose in January as Americans became more optimistic about the future.
The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its...



















