Scott Lanman
Surge in public U.S. construction masks drop in private sector
PROVIDENCE – United States construction spending is going in different directions depending on whether it's spearheaded by governments or the private sector, with a...
Underlying U.S. producer-price inflation stayed muted in April
NEW YORK – A measure of underlying United States inflation-pipeline pressures rose by less than forecast in April, suggesting Federal Reserve officials may need...
U.S. 2018 construction spending rises by least in 7 years
NEW YORK - United States construction spending posted the smallest annual increase since 2011 as homebuilding slowed amid higher borrowing costs and a glut...
U.S. consumer comfort nears 17-year high as economic view gains
NEW YORK - Americans’ sentiment approached a 17-year high last week on increasingly upbeat views of the economy and personal finances, the Bloomberg Consumer...
Bernanke gives push to new stimulus as officials lower outlook
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke signaled additional monetary stimulus may be needed to lower U.S. unemployment as policy makers projected little...
Bernanke says Fed must monitor inflation ‘extremely closely’
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said policy makers must watch inflation “extremely closely” for evidence that rising commodity costs are having...
Bernanke says fiscal limits can improve path of federal budget
PROVIDENCE - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said adopting rules that limit federal spending or debt can help put the U.S. on...
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