Michelle Jamrisko
Trade gap in U.S. widened to $42B as exports fell
WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit widened in July for the first time in four months as the global economic slowdown reduced demand for...
Jobless claims in U.S. rise to highest level in a month
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits climbed last week to a one-month high, showing little progress in the labor...
U.S. consumer sentiment gauge falls to lowest this year
WASHINGTON - Confidence among U.S. consumers dropped in July to the lowest level this year as the labor market and broader economy showed few...
Homebuilder confidence rises most since Sept. 2002
WASHINGTON - Confidence among U.S. homebuilders increased in July by the most in almost a decade, indicating further improvement in residential real estate.
The National...













