Home Prices in 20 US Cities Increased at Slower Pace in April
Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a slower pace than forecast in the year ended in April as declining affordability put a lid on appreciation.
June 24, 2014Gasoline Rises to $3.71 a Gallon in Lundberg Survey
The average price for regular gasoline at U.S. pumps climbed 1.87 cents in the past two weeks to $3.71 a gallon, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.
June 23, 2014Sales of Existing Homes Climbed in May
Purchases of previously owned U.S. homes rose more than projected in May, a sign the industry is stabilizing after a weather-depressed quarter.
June 23, 2014Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Fourth Month
The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in May for the fourth straight month, showing the economy will gain momentum after a slowdown at the start of 2014.
June 19, 2014Jobless Claims Fell Last Week as Labor Market Heals
Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign of steady progress in the labor market.
June 19, 2014Housing Starts Beat 1 Million Pace for Second Month
Builders broke ground on 1 million U.S. homes in May, indicating the industry is picking up this quarter after a weather-induced slump to start the year.
June 17, 2014Consumer Prices Increase by Most in More Than a Year
The consumer price index increased 0.4% in May, the biggest advance since February 2013, after climbing 0.3% the prior month, a Labor Department reported.
June 17, 2014Department of Labor Investigates Worker Deaths at Amazon Warehouses
The Department of Labor said this week that it’s examining two worker deaths at warehouses operated by Amazon.com, the world’s largest online retailer.
June 16, 2014Homebuilder Confidence Rises Most in Almost a Year
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose in June by the most in almost a year, a sign the residential real estate market is stabilizing after reeling from severe winter weather earlier this year.
June 16, 2014Industrial Production Rises in May
Industrial production climbed more than forecast in May, a sign gains in manufacturing are supporting growth as the U.S. economy picks up.
June 16, 2014