U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in February, pushed up slightly by higher gasoline and housing costs even as the prices for autos and clothing slumped.
{FD} US housing starts climbed 18.6 percent in January
U.S. housing starts jumped 18.6 percent in January, as builders ramped up construction of single-family houses to the fastest pace in eight months.
{FD} US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government. Continue reading →
{FD} Survey: US firms added a strong 271,000 jobs in December
U.S. businesses added a robust 271,000 jobs in December. Continue reading →
{FD} US home price growth slowed in October
U.S. home price growth slowed in October, a likely consequence of higher mortgage rates having worsened affordability and causing sales to fall. Continue reading →
{FD} Stock market woes raise a nagging fear: Is a recession near?
Fears of a recession have been mounting with the U.S. stock market appearing to be headed for its worst December since 1931 — during the Great Depression. Continue reading →
{FD} US retail sales rose 0.2% in Nov., helped by holiday boost
U.S. retail sales increased a slight 0.2% in November, as strong sales tied to holiday shopping were offset by lower gasoline prices. Continue reading →
{FD} US consumer borrowing climbed 7.73% in Oct. from a year ago
Americans boosted their borrowing by 7.73% in October from a year ago, the largest increase in nearly a year as consumer spending has helped fuel U.S. economic growth. Continue reading →
{FD} Survey: US services firms grew in November
U.S. services firms grew at a slightly stronger pace in November, a sign that the recent stock market sell-offs have yet to dampen enthusiasm among consumers. Continue reading →
{FD} Survey: US manufacturing grew in November
U.S. manufacturers expanded at a faster pace in November as new orders surged, a positive sign for economic growth heading into 2019. Continue reading →
{FD} US pending home sales fell 2.6 percent in October
Pending home sales sank in October, as higher mortgage rates have worsened the affordability of home ownership and dampened enthusiasm among would-be buyers. Continue reading →
{FD} US new-home sales plunged 8.9 percent in October
Sales of new U.S. homes plummeted 8.9 percent in October, as the number of newly built, unsold homes sitting on the market climbed to its highest level since 2009. Continue reading →
{FD} US home construction rose 1.5 percent in October
U.S. home construction improved a slight 1.5 percent in October, but in a troubling sign, ground breakings for single-family houses fell. Continue reading →
{FD} US consumer prices increased 0.3 percent in October
Consumer prices climbed 0.3 percent in October, with higher prices for gasoline, used autos and housing contributing to the increase. Continue reading →
{FD} US services firms’ growth slipped in Oct. after record Sept.
U.S. services firms expanded at a slightly slower rate in October, after achieving a record pace in September in a sign of the economy’s strength and endurance. Continue reading →
{FD} US consumer spending up inflation-adjusted 0.3 percent
U.S. consumer spending rose by an inflation-adjusted 0.3 percent in September, led by increased spending on health care services and motor vehicles. Continue reading →
{FD} US consumer spending increased 0.3 percent in September
U.S. consumer spending rose by an inflation-adjusted 0.3 percent in September, led by increased spending on health care services and motor vehicles. Continue reading →
{FD} US pending home sales nudged upward in September
Pending home sales rose slightly in September, but contract signings are depressed from a year ago as affordability has become a greater challenge for would-be buyers. Continue reading →
{FD} US new-home sales slump for 4th straight month
Sales of new U.S. homes plunged 5.5 percent in September, the fourth straight monthly drop as the housing market cools with mortgage rates rising. Continue reading →
{FD} US pending home sales fell in August
Pending home sales slipped in August as fewer Americans signed contracts to purchase a house, the fourth decline in the past five months. Continue reading →
