Matt Ott
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to 2-month low as layoffs...
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level in two months last week, signaling that layoffs remain relatively low...
U.S. consumer confidence rises in August
American consumers felt more confident in August as their outlook for the future improved.
The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its...
American consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future...
American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of recent trends, feelings about current...
Consumer confidence in U.S. falls in June as Americans fret about...
American consumers lost some confidence in June as expectations over the near-term future fell again.
The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that...
Long-term mortgage rates retreat for second straight week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell for the second straight week, giving some relief to home shoppers already facing...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits come back down after last week’s...
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels even as other signs that the labor market is...
U.S. weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in more than eight months last week, another indication that the...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in two...
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose to their highest level in two months last week, but layoffs remain at historically low...
U.S. consumers are confident, but how they feel about the immediate...
U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans wrestle with higher prices and feel less optimistic about the short-term future.
The Conference Board,...
Consumer confidence slips in February as anxiety over potential recession reappears
American consumers are feeling less confident this month as concerns over a possible recession grew despite the most recent data pointing to a healthy...
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