A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity weakened in June to a two-year low as new orders contracted, restrained by lingering supply constraints and some softening in demand.
July 1, 2022Molly Smith
Government, Business 
Employees work on the assembly line at the Dakkota Integrated Systems manufacturing facility in Detroit. (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg)
Manufacturing Growth Weakens to Two-Year Low as Orders Slump
Employees work on the assembly line at the Dakkota Integrated Systems manufacturing facility in Detroit. (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg) Government, Business 
An American flag hangs at a factory in Fort Worth, Texas. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
Factory Output Surprises With First Decline in Four Months
An American flag hangs at a factory in Fort Worth, Texas. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)U.S. factory production unexpectedly declined in May for the first time in four months, restrained by supply challenges and hints of cooler demand for some big-ticket consumer goods.
June 17, 2022 Government, Business 
Shoppers wait in line to check out inside a grocery store in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment Falls to Fresh Decade Low on Inflation
Shoppers wait in line to check out inside a grocery store in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)Consumer sentiment deteriorated further in late May to a fresh decade low as escalating concerns over inflation dimmed the outlook for the economy.
May 27, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
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Retail Sales Show Impact of Surging Gas Prices
Tom Merton/Getty ImagesU.S. retail sales picked up in March, helped by a surge in gas station receipts that masked mixed results in other large spending categories as consumers contend with decades-high inflation.
April 14, 2022 Government, Business 
Job seekers attend a Job News USA career fair in Louisville, Ky. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg)
US Added 534,000 Jobs in November, ADP Data Show
Job seekers attend a Job News USA career fair in Louisville, Ky. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg)U.S. companies added workers at a healthy clip in November, suggesting employers continue to chip away at filling a near-record number of open positions.
December 1, 2021 Business 
The nation’s employment picture remains mixed as millions quit their jobs. (Jeff Chiu/Associated Press)
A Record 4.4 Million Americans Quit Their Jobs in September
The nation’s employment picture remains mixed as millions quit their jobs. (Jeff Chiu/Associated Press)An unprecedented number of Americans quit their jobs in September, highlighting how persistent churn is undercutting employers’ efforts to fill a near-record level of vacancies.
November 12, 2021 Government, Business, Logistics 
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GM Strike Seen Forcing Credit Firms to Mull Action
Brittany Greeson/Bloomberg NewsThe United Auto Workers union’s strike against General Motors Co. may force credit raters to take action and move the company closer to junk status, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
October 9, 2019 Business, Logistics 
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FedEx to Borrow $1.5 Billion for Contribution to Pension Plan After Tax Changes
Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg News FedEx Corp. is borrowing $1.5 billion to fund a contribution to its pension plan that it announced after the passage of U.S. tax law changes.
January 29, 2018