Victoria Stilwell
Trade gap in U.S. widened in July from almost four-year low
WASHINGTON – The trade deficit in the United States widened in July from an almost four-year low as imports rebounded and exports cooled.
The gap...
Pending sales of existing homes in U.S. dropped 1.3% in July
WASHINGTON - Fewer Americans signed contracts in July to buy previously owned homes, a sign that rising mortgage rates are starting to slow momentum...
Sales of new homes in U.S. fell more than forecast in...
WASHINGTON – Purchases of new U.S. homes plunged in July by the most in more than three years and previous months were revised down,...
Previously owned U.S. home sales rise to highest since 2009
WASHINGTON -- Sales of previously owned U.S. homes climbed more than forecast in July to the fastest pace since November 2009 as more buyers...
Housing starts rise on rebound in U.S. multifamily projects
WASHINGTON -- New-home construction in the U.S. climbed in July, reflecting a rebound in multifamily projects that overshadowed a slowdown in single-family properties.
Housing starts...
Manufacturing in U.S. expands at fastest pace in two years
WASHINGTON -- Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years as orders and production jumped, indicating more factories...
Consumer sentiment in U.S. increases to 6-year high in July
WASHINGTON -- Consumer confidence unexpectedly increased in July to the highest level in six years as Americans’ views of their finances improved.
The Thomson Reuters/University...
Industrial production in U.S. rises by most in 4 months
WASHINGTON - Industrial production rose in June by the most in four months, signaling U.S. manufacturing is improving heading into the second half of...
















