The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a four-month low last week, pointing to solid job growth in September and
September 19, 2024U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded sharply in August, but a moderate increase in building permits suggested that the momentum was unlikely to be
September 18, 2024
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in August as a decline in receipts at auto dealerships was more than offset by strength in online purchases, suggesting
September 17, 2024
U.S. consumer sentiment rose to a four-month high in September amid expectations that inflation will continue moderating over the next year and household
September 13, 2024
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting that layoffs remained low even as the
September 12, 2024U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in August, but underlying inflation showed some stickiness amid higher costs for housing and other services, further dashing
September 11, 2024
U.S. employment increased less than expected in August, but a drop in the jobless rate to 4.2% suggested the labor market was not falling off the cliff to
September 05, 2024
U.S. job openings dropped to a 3-1/2-year low in July, suggesting the labor market was losing steam, but the reduction on its own is probably not enough to
September 04, 2024
U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in July, suggesting the economy remained on firmer ground early in the third quarter and arguing against a half-
August 30, 2024
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits slipped last week, but re-employment opportunities for laid-off workers are becoming more
August 29, 2024
U.S. consumer confidence rose to a six-month high in August amid optimism over the economic outlook, but Americans are becoming more anxious about the labor
August 27, 2024
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in July and data for the prior month was revised lower, suggesting a loss of momentum in
August 26, 2024
Unemployment in Texas rose moderately in July, suggesting that Hurricane Beryl had a minor impact on the labor market and confirming the sharp slowdown in U.S.
August 16, 2024U.S. single-family homebuilding dropped to a 16-month low in July, likely weighed down by Hurricane Beryl and an oversupply of new houses as higher mortgage
August 16, 2024The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to near a three-year high of 4.3% in July amid a significant slowdown in hiring, heightening fears the labor market was
August 02, 2024
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to an 11-month high last week, suggesting some softening in the labor
August 01, 2024
U.S. labor costs increased moderately in the second quarter as private sector wages grew at the slowest pace in 3-1/2 years, more evidence that inflation was
July 31, 2024
U.S. job openings fell modestly in June and data for the prior month was revised higher, suggesting the labor market continued to gradually slow and was not in
July 30, 2024
U.S. prices increased moderately in June as the declining cost of goods tempered a rise in the cost of services, underscoring an improving inflation
July 26, 2024
The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter amid solid gains in consumer spending and business investment, but inflation pressures
July 25, 2024
The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed in June for the first time this year amid a broad rebound in exports, but that probably was insufficient to prevent
July 24, 2024
U.S. existing home sales fell more than expected in June as the median house price set another record high, but improving supply and declining mortgage rates
July 23, 2024
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but that did not signal a material shift in
July 18, 2024
U.S. single-family homebuilding fell to an eight-month low in June amid higher mortgage rates, suggesting the housing market was likely a drag on economic
July 17, 2024
U.S. retail sales were unchanged in June as a drop in receipts at auto dealerships was offset by broad strength elsewhere, a display of consumer resilience
July 16, 2024
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