Michelle Jamrisko
Jobless claims in U.S. hold below 300K for 12th straight week
WASHINGTON - Applications for U.S. jobless benefits remained below 300,000 for the 12th straight week, signaling the labor market remains firm even as the...
Core U.S. consumer prices rose in April by most in two...
WASHINGTON - The cost of living excluding food and fuel rose at a faster pace than expected in April, indicating inflation is inching toward...
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly fall; average hits 15-year low
WASHINGTON - Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, pushing the average over the past month to the lowest level...
Consumer comfort in U.S. declines to lowest level in eight weeks
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence declined to an eight- week low as attitudes about the economy dimmed, particularly among those at the bottom of the...
Wages show signs of picking up as U.S. job market improves
WASHINGTON - The American job market shows signs of entering a new stage that will bolster households as employers fight to retain and attract...
Jobless claims in U.S. decrease to lowest level in 15 years
WASHINGTON - Applications for U.S. jobless benefits declined last week to the lowest level in 15 years, showing employers view a first-quarter slowdown in...
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly hits a four-month low
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in April to a four-month low as Americans’ views of the labor market and the outlook on the...
Jobless claims in U.S. little changed in payroll survey week
WASHINGTON - Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits held below 300,000 for the seventh straight week, pointing to a rebound in payrolls after hiring eased...
Jobless claims in U.S. hold below 300,000 for sixth week
WASHINGTON - Fewer than 300,000 American workers filed applications for unemployment benefits for the sixth consecutive week, pointing to labor-market strength even as hiring...
Lackluster rebound in U.S. sales shows consumers hesitant
WASHINGTON - The March rebound in U.S. retail sales was less impressive than economists forecast, signaling consumers are in no rush to spend the...









