Victoria Stilwell
Homebuilder confidence climbed in July to six-month high
WASHINGTON – Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose more than forecast in July, reaching the highest level in six months, as growing payrolls brightened the...
Jobless claims drop as consumers gain confidence
Fewer Americans are filing applications for unemployment benefits, consumer confidence is rising and manufacturing is picking up as the world’s largest economy shows additional...
Industrial production increases more than forecast
WASHINGTON – Industrial production climbed more than forecast in May, a sign gains in manufacturing are supporting growth as the U.S. economy picks up.
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U.S. payrolls rose 217,000 in May, unemployment rate at 6.3%
Employers added 217,000 jobs in May to push U.S. payrolls past their pre-recession peak and the jobless rate held at an almost six-year low...
U.S. wholesale prices increase by most in more than a year
Prices paid to American factories and service producers rose in April by the most in more than a year, indicating a diminishing risk of...
Productivity of U.S. workers decreased in the first quarter
WASHINGTON – American workers were less productive in the first quarter as harsh winter weather prevented some from getting to their jobs, causing the...
Leading indicators in U.S. shows expansion will strengthen
WASHINGTON – The index of U.S. leading indicators increased in March by the most in four months, a sign the economic expansion will strengthen...
Jobless claims in U.S. hover near lowest level since 2007
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans filling for unemployment insurance payments last week hovered near the lowest level in almost seven years, showing the...
Retail sales in U.S. increase in March by most since 2012
WASHINGTON – Retail sales increased in March by the most since September 2012 as Americans bought more cars, clothing and garden supplies, helping the...
Capital spending in U.S. seen from Macy’s to Berkshire
The long-awaited pickup in U.S. business investment will take place this year. No, really.
The oldest capital stock in decades, more clarity on fiscal policy,...
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