New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rebounded more than expected in April and shipments of those goods also increased, suggesting a moderate
June 10, 2024
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, unwinding nearly half of the jump at the start of the month, indicating that
May 16, 2024
U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April amid strong gains in the costs of services like portfolio management and hotel accommodation,
May 14, 2024
U.S. producer prices increased moderately in March as a rise in the cost of services was softened by a fall in goods prices, calming fears of a resurgence in
April 26, 2024
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years, suggesting job growth likely
January 18, 2024
U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in December amid declining costs for goods such as diesel fuel and food, suggesting inflation would continue to subside
April 26, 2024
U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in December, with Americans paying more for shelter and healthcare, suggesting it was probably too early for
July 02, 2024
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in November as imports of consumer goods fell to a one-year low amid slowing domestic demand, a trend that, if it
January 09, 2024
U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in December while raising wages at a solid clip, casting some doubt on financial market expectations that the
April 26, 2024
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a two-month low last week, pointing to underlying labor market strength even as
April 26, 2024
U.S. job openings fell to nearly a three-year low in November as the labor market gradually cools, which could pave the way for the Federal Reserve to start
January 03, 2024
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, the latest suggestion that the economy was regaining some
April 26, 2024
U.S. prices fell in November for the first in more than 3-1/2 years, pushing the annual increase in inflation further below 3%, and boosting financial market
December 22, 2023
U.S. single-family homebuilding surged to more than a 1-1/2-year high in November and could gain further momentum, with declining mortgage rates and incentives
December 19, 2023
Production at U.S. factories rose in November, lifted by a rebound in motor vehicle output following the end of strikes, but activity was weaker elsewhere as
April 26, 2024
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start amid deep discounting, likely keeping the economy on a
December 14, 2023
U.S. job growth accelerated in November while the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%, signs of underlying labor market strength that suggested financial market
December 08, 2023
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting that the labor market was gradually losing
April 26, 2024
U.S. unit labor costs were much weaker than initially thought in the third quarter amid robust worker productivity, providing a boost to the Federal Reserve's
July 02, 2024
U.S. manufacturing remained subdued in November, with factory employment declining further as hiring slowed and layoffs increased, more evidence that the
July 02, 2024
U.S. consumer confidence rose in November after three straight monthly declines, with Americans planning big-ticket purchases like motor vehicles and houses
April 26, 2024
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell more than expected in October as higher mortgage rates squeezed out buyers even as builders cut prices, but the
November 27, 2023
U.S. business activity held steady in November, but employment in the private sector declined for the first time in almost three-and-a-half years, consistent
April 26, 2024
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, but that likely does not change the view that the labor
April 26, 2024
U.S. existing home sales dropped to the lowest level in more than 13 years in October as the highest mortgage rates in two decades and a dearth of houses drove
November 21, 2023
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