Business

Consumer Spending Rises 0.1% in February for Third Month

Personal spending barely increased in February, and the prior month’s advance was revised down as Americans saved more of their incomes.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
March 28, 2016
Government

Economy Grew 1.4% in Fourth Quarter, Supported by Consumers

The U.S. economy grew in the fourth quarter at a faster pace than previously estimated, supported by stronger household spending that is helping cushion the expansion from weakness overseas.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
March 25, 2016
Business

Jobless Claims Climbed Less Than Forecast Last Week

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits last week rose less than economists forecast as the number of dismissals stayed consistent with a firm labor market.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
March 24, 2016
Business

Factory Production Rises in February for Second Month

Factory production rose in February for a second month, boosted by demand for business equipment and indicating U.S. manufacturing may be starting to stabilize.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
March 16, 2016
Business

Retail Sales Decline After January Revised Down

U.S. retail sales dropped in February and the prior month’s gain was revised to a decline, calling into question the narrative that bigger gains in consumer spending would propel economic growth at the start of 2016.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
March 15, 2016
Business

Jobless Claims Drop to Five-Month Low

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in five months as the number of firings remained consistent with a solid labor market.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
March 10, 2016
Business

Pending Sales of US Existing Homes Fall by Most in Two Years

Contracts to purchase previously owned homes unexpectedly dropped in January by the most in two years, representing a setback in residential real estate leading up to the spring selling season.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
February 29, 2016
Business, Technology

Orders for Capital Goods Climb by Most Since June 2014

Orders for U.S. capital goods rebounded in January by the most since June 2014, representing a pause in manufacturing’s downturn.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
February 25, 2016
Business

Sales of New Homes Declined More Than Forecast in January

Purchases of new homes dropped more than forecast in January as contract signings slumped in the western United States by the most since May 2010.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
February 24, 2016
Business

Sales of Existing US Homes Rise to Second-Highest Level Since 2007

Sales of previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in January to the second-highest level since early 2007, indicating the industry will keep prospering.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
February 23, 2016