WASHINGTON: U.S. underlying consumer prices increased by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years in June amid solid gains in the costs of a range of goods and...
WASHINGTON: U.S. economic growth accelerated in the first quarter, the government confirmed Thursday, but the export and inventory boost to activity masked...
WASHINGTON: U.S. consumer spending increased by the most in more than 9-1/2 years in March, but price pressures remained muted, with a key inflation measure...
WASHINGTON: U.S. home sales fell more than expected in March, pointing to continued weakness in the housing market despite declining mortgage rates and...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. trade deficit fell to an eight-month low in February as imports from China plunged, suggesting President Donald Trump’s “America First”...
WASHINGTON: U.S. consumer prices rose for the first time in four months in February, but the pace of the increase was modest, resulting in the smallest annual...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. trade deficit surged to a 10-year high in 2018, with the politically sensitive shortfall with China hitting a record peak, despite the...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. economy slowed less than expected in the fourth quarter amid solid consumer and business spending, leaving 2018 growth just shy of U.S....
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing applications for jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength...
WASHINGTON: New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits dropped last week and the number of Americans on jobless rolls fell back to levels last seen in...
WASHINGTON: U.S. consumer spending increased steadily in August, supporting expectations of solid economic growth in the third quarter, while a measure of...
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment aid fell to near a 49-year low last week and private payrolls rose steadily in August,...
WASHINGTON: New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods and shipments unexpectedly fell in May, but data for the prior month was revised higher, suggesting...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. trade deficit fell to a seven-month low in April as exports rose to a record high, lifted by an increase in shipments of industrial...
WASHINGTON: U.S. consumer spending saw its biggest gain in five months in April, a further sign economic growth was regaining momentum early in the second...
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a near 45-year low last week, pointing to strong job growth in February and solid...
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, dropping to its lowest level in nearly 45 years as the labor...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. trade deficit increased more than expected in October, hitting a nine-month high as rising oil prices helped to boost the import bill,...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the third quarter, notching its quickest pace in three years, as increases in business...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter, notching its quickest pace in more than two years, with signs that the...
WASHINGTON: U.S. consumer confidence surged to a five-month high in August as households grew increasingly upbeat about the labor market while house prices...
WASHINGTON: U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in July and raised their wages, signs of labor market tightness that likely clears the way for the...
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to shrinking labor market slack that could...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. economy slowed less than initially thought in the first quarter, but there are signs it could struggle to rebound sharply in the second...
WASHINGTON: New orders for U.S.-made capital goods rose less than expected in March, but a second straight monthly increase in shipments suggested business...