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U.S. businesses growing at fastest pace in a year, ISM services survey finds
11:26 a.m. Today - By Jeffry Bartash
The service side of the U.S. economy that employs the vast majority of Americans grew in November at the fastest pace in a year, with most companies reporting that business is steady.
November’s unemployment-rate drop ‘not all good news,’ economists say
10:48 a.m. Dec. 2, 2016 - By Robert Schroeder
Comments from economists on November’s jobs report, which showed the lowest level of unemployment in nine years.
U.S. jobless rates hits 9-year low of 4.6% in November
10:13 a.m. Dec. 2, 2016 - By Greg Robb
The U.S. economy added 178,000 new jobs in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Construction spending up 0.5% in October on residential boost
12:47 p.m. Dec. 1, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Outlays for construction projects are up 4.5% year to date over 2015.
Factory activity improved in November, ISM data show
11:35 a.m. Dec. 1, 2016 - By Greg Robb
U.S. manufacturing companies expanded at the fastest pace in five months in November, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climb even higher
10:06 a.m. Dec. 1, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Will higher borrowing costs kill the housing recovery?
Jobless claims rise 17,000 to 268,000
8:35 a.m. Dec. 1, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Layoffs remain low, and hiring may accelerate, in positive signs for the economy.
Fed’s Beige Book reveals no sign of postelection euphoria
2:17 p.m. Nov. 30, 2016 - By Greg Robb
Despite the pop in financial markets and consumer confidence in the wake of the election, there was no sign yet that it has impacted the economy, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book released Wednesday.
Strong income gains in October set stage for consumer to shine
11:17 a.m. Nov. 30, 2016 - By Greg Robb
Personal income had the biggest gain since April setting the stage for consumer spending in coming months, economists said.
Chicago PMI soars to highest level in almost two years
10:28 a.m. Nov. 30, 2016 - By Greg Robb
The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index rose to 57.6 in November, the highest level since January 2015,.
Pending home sales inch up in October
10:00 a.m. Nov. 30, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
A gauge of contract signing rose for the second straight month, showing that inventory constraints continue to weigh on the housing market.
GDP rises at 3.2% annual pace, strongest in more than two years
8:33 a.m. Nov. 30, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Economic growth was better than the government initially estimated, boosted by contributions from consumers, government, and businesses.
ADP shows private employers added 216,000 jobs in November
8:29 a.m. Nov. 30, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Jobs data crushes expectations, suggests more strength in hiring ahead.
Home prices nationwide hit all-time highs in September: Case-Shiller
1:23 p.m. Nov. 29, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
12 cities in the 20-City index saw stronger annual gains in September than in the prior month.
Consumer confidence jumps in November to highest level since 2007
11:21 a.m. Nov. 29, 2016 - By Greg Robb
The overall consumer-confidence index rose to 107.1 in November - the highest since 2007, according to data released Tuesday.
Preview of U.S. trade in October signals surge in deficit
8:54 a.m. Nov. 25, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Trade gap in goods jumps nearly 10% as exports swoon.
Mortgage rates surge past 4% as taper tantrum fears rekindle
11:23 a.m. Nov. 23, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Rates for home loans aren’t up as sharply as in 2013 but many analysts are still worried about higher prices for housing.
New home sales fall in October as recovery remains choppy
10:46 a.m. Nov. 23, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Sales of newly constructed homes are much stronger so far in 2016 than last year, but there’s no construction boom.
Consumer sentiment surges after Trump’s election victory
10:42 a.m. Nov. 23, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
A measure of consumer confidence rose sharply in November as many Americans expressed greater optimism after the election of Donald Trump as president.
Durable-goods orders see jet-fueled 4.8% gain in October
10:05 a.m. Nov. 23, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
Orders for long-lasting goods made in the U.S. soared 4.8% in October largely because of stronger demand for commercial aircraft, but business investment is still not showing much spark.
Jobless claims jump 18,000 to 251,000
10:02 a.m. Nov. 23, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in mid-November leap 18,000, but the increase comes just one week after initial claims fell to 43-year low.
Existing-home sales roar to a near-10-year high in October
10:14 a.m. Nov. 22, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Sales of previously-owned homes were stronger than expected in October as buyers turned out in force despite lower inventory and higher prices.
U.S. economy is running below potential, Chicago Fed gauge shows
9:50 a.m. Nov. 21, 2016 - By Rachel Koning Beals
A measure of national economic activity improved in October but its less-volatile, three-month average weakened, according to the Chicago Federal Reserve on Monday — one sign that below-potential economic growth could limit Fed aggressiveness with interest-rate hikes.
U.S. economy steady as she goes, leading indicators show
10:13 a.m. Nov. 18, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
The U.S. is growing at a moderate pace and is likely to do so through early 2017, according to an index that measures the nation’s economic health.
Mortgage rates surge after Trump victory
10:28 a.m. Nov. 17, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
Interest rates for home loans jumped almost a half-percentage point to nearly 4% in the wake of the upset win by Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.
Higher gas prices boost inflation in October, CPI shows
9:48 a.m. Nov. 17, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
Consumer inflation rose in October at the fastest rate in six months, largely because of higher gas prices. The cost of groceries fell again, however.
Housing starts jump 25.5% to 9-year high
8:57 a.m. Nov. 17, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
Construction on new houses surged nearly 26% in October to the highest level in nine years, helped by a spike in multifamily units.
Jobless claims fall to 43-year low of 235,000
8:55 a.m. Nov. 17, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week sank to a 43-year low, reflecting the strongest labor market since before the Great Recession.
Home builder sentiment holds steady in November, NAHB says
10:01 a.m. Nov. 16, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
A closely-watched industry confidence tracker signals “slow, gradual growth” in housing construction.
Industrial production was flat in October
9:56 a.m. Nov. 16, 2016 - By Steve Goldstein
Industrial production was unchanged in October after a big drop in output as warmer-than-normal temperatures reduced the demand for heating.
PPI report suggest modest inflationary pressure is building
9:09 a.m. Nov. 16, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
Inflation at the U.S. wholesale level is low, but it’s no longer falling.
Fed’s Fischer says ‘flash’ market events may happen more often
1:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Concerns about liquidity in capital markets merit attention, but may be offset by other factors, like regulatory changes, the Fed Vice Chair said.
Business inventories edge up in September
10:07 a.m. Nov. 15, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Leaner inventories may help boost economic growth.
Empire State index turns positive for first time in four months
8:47 a.m. Nov. 15, 2016 - By Steve Goldstein
A measure of New York-area manufacturing conditions turned positive in November for the first time in four months, as respondents reported both rising new orders and shipments.
Higher oil prices boost cost of U.S. imports
8:45 a.m. Nov. 15, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
The cost of imported goods rose sharply in October, reflecting a steady upward trend that could contribute to higher U.S. inflation in the months ahead.
U.S. retail sales post biggest back-to-back sales since 2014
8:42 a.m. Nov. 15, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
Sales at U.S. retailers surged in October to cap the best two-month stretch since early 2014, offering more proof that a vastly improved jobs market is encouraging Americans to spend and keep the economy growing at a steady pace.
Consumer sentiment soars on brighter economic expectations, University of Michigan says
10:11 a.m. Nov. 11, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Rosier sentiment comes along with much higher inflation expectations, a possible green light for the Federal Reserve in December.
U.S. runs $44 billion budget deficit in October, Treasury says
2:02 p.m. Nov. 10, 2016 - By Robert Schroeder
The federal government began its new fiscal year with a deficit in October, the Treasury Department said Thursday.
Jobless claims fall to one-month low of 254,000
11:51 a.m. Nov. 10, 2016 - By Jeffry Bartash
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in early November fell by 11,000 to 254,000 and touched a one-month low, keeping the rate of layoffs near the lowest levels in decades.
Mortgage rates continue to rise - even before Trump-fueled Treasury surge
10:00 a.m. Nov. 10, 2016 - By Andrea Riquier
Rates for home loans are on the move, and likely to go much higher.
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