Michelle Jamrisko
U.S. factory production drops for first time in three months
WASHINGTON - U.S. factory output dropped in November for the first time in three months, showing an anemic recovery in manufacturing after an extended...
U.S. consumer spending rises at more moderate pace, incomes jump
WASHINGTON - Personal spending increased at a more moderate pace in October after the biggest gain in five months, while incomes accelerated and indicated...
U.S. third-quarter growth revised upward on consumer spending
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy expanded more than previously reported last quarter on a sunnier picture of household spending, the primary growth engine.
Gross domestic...
U.S. job openings rose in September from lowest level this year
WASHINGTON - Job openings in the U.S. rose in September from the lowest level of the year and hiring slowed, figures from the Labor...
Payrolls in U.S. rise by 161,000 in October as wages accelerate
WASHINGTON - U.S. jobs continued to rise at a steady pace in October and wage gains accelerated, signs that the labor market and economy...
Companies in U.S. add fewest workers in five months, ADP says
WASHINGTON - Companies added 147,000 workers in October, the fewest in five months and marking a more limited pace of job creation, data from...
Sales of new U.S. homes remain close to an almost nine-year...
WASHINGTON - Purchases of new U.S. homes in September stayed close to an almost nine-year high, showing residential real estate was maintaining momentum heading...
Consumer prices in U.S. rise at fastest pace in five months
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WASHINGTON - The cost of living in the United States rose at the fastest pace in five months on energy and shelter...
Retail sales in U.S. rose in September by most in three...
WASHINGTON - Retail sales climbed in September by the most in three months, showing American shoppers began to spend freely again after shying away...
Service firms in U.S. rebound to best expansion in 11 months
WASHINGTON - American service companies expanded in September at the fastest rate in almost a year, returning the economy’s biggest segment to a steady...