Reade Pickert
U.S. consumer sentiment falls as outlook for economy weakens
NEW YORK - United States consumer sentiment fell in April for the first time in three months, missing estimates, as the long-term economic outlook...
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly fall, hitting new 49-year low
NEW YORK - Filings for United States unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped, falling to the lowest level since October 1969, as the tight labor market...
U.S. job openings fell in Feb. by 538,000, most since 2015
NEW YORK - United States job openings decreased in February by the most in more than three years while still exceeding the number of...
U.S. consumer comfort drops to eight-week low on finance views
NEW YORK - A measure of sentiment among Americans declined to an eight-week low as respondents’ views of their personal finances posted the steepest...
U.S. business-equipment orders post third drop in four months
NEW YORK - Orders placed with United States factories for business equipment fell in February for the third time in four months, suggesting corporate...
U.S. stocks soar, dollar sinks after Fed decision
NEW YORK - United States stocks surged and the dollar tumbled after the Federal Reserve signaled a stark dovish turn in its latest policy statement.
The...
Rich Americans are last in sustainable investing, UBS says
NEW YORK - American millionaires are lagging behind wealthy counterparts elsewhere when it comes to sustainable investing.
United States investors ranked last among those surveyed in...
U.S. budget deficit jumps in first nine months of fiscal year
NEW YORK - The United States budget deficit widened by 16 percent to $607 billion three-quarters of the way through Donald Trump’s first full...
U.S. consumer sentiment weaker than forecast on tariffs
NEW YORK - Consumer sentiment weakened in the latter part of June on concerns about the economic impact of a trade war, according to...