Michelle Jamrisko
Economic growth cools as U.S. companies rein in inventories
WASHINGTON - The economy in the U.S. expanded at a slower pace in the third quarter as companies took advantage of gains in consumer...
Leading economic indicators in U.S. fall by most in seven months
WASHINGTON - The index of U.S. leading economic indicators dropped in September by the most in seven months as slowing global growth weighed on...
Jobless claims in U.S. decline to lowest level since mid-July
WASHINGTON - Filings for unemployment benefits in the U.S. declined last week to the lowest level since mid-July, extending a run of applications near...
Trade deficit in U.S. widened in August by most in five...
WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit widened in August by the most in five months as imports picked up and weaker overseas growth limited...
Bosses bribe workers to take vacation in healing U.S. job market
WASHINGTON - A self-diagnosed workaholic, Jeanette Russell knows that a real vacation requires her to completely unplug by deleting mobile e-mail applications and letting...
Sales of U.S. new homes surged in August to seven-year high
WASHINGTON - Purchases of new homes jumped in August to a seven-year high as Americans took advantage of historically low mortgage rates.
Sales climbed 5.7...
Sales of existing U.S. homes fell more than forecast in August
WASHINGTON - Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell more than forecast in August, representing a pause in momentum this year for residential real...
Housing starts in U.S. fall in sign of slow, steady recovery
WASHINGTON - New-home construction in the U.S. fell in August, indicating the real-estate recovery will take time to evolve.
Residential starts declined 3 percent to...
Consumer comfort stalls as Americans see mixed economic picture
WASHINGTON - Consumer attitudes in the U.S. held steady last week as weaker perceptions about the buying climate offset more sanguine views of household...
Job openings in U.S. surged to record in July
WASHINGTON - Job openings in the U.S. surged to a record in July, a sign employment will keep climbing.
The number of positions waiting to...
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