US housing starts rise moderately; tight supply supporting new construction
U.S. single-family homebuilding increased marginally in October and activity could remain moderate in the near term amid higher mortgage rates, which sent
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U.S. single-family homebuilding increased marginally in October and activity could remain moderate in the near term amid higher mortgage rates, which sent
November 17, 2023The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased to a three-month high last week, suggesting that the labor market was gradually
April 26, 2024U.S. retail sales fell for the first time in seven months in October as motor vehicle purchases and spending on hobbies dropped, pointing to slowing demand at
November 15, 2023U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in October as Americans paid less for gasoline, and the annual rise in underlying inflation was the smallest in two years,
November 14, 2023U.S. job growth slowed in October in part as strikes by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Detroit's "Big Three" car makers depressed manufacturing
April 26, 2024U.S. manufacturing contracted sharply in October after showing signs of improvement in prior months as new orders and employment slumped, likely reflecting
April 26, 2024U.S. job openings increased in September, pointing to persistent labor market tightness that is supporting the economy and likely to see the Federal Reserve
April 26, 2024Strikes by members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union including against Detroit's Big Three car manufacturers could subtract at least 29,000 jobs from U.S.
April 26, 2024U.S. consumer spending surged in September as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles and traveled, keeping spending on a higher growth path heading
April 26, 2024Sales of new U.S. single-family homes surged to a 19-month high in September as the annual median house price dropped by the most since 2009 amid discounts
July 02, 2024The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a nine-month low last week, indicating that strong job growth persisted in October
April 26, 2024U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated in October, with households expecting higher inflation over the next year, but labor market strength was likely to
April 26, 2024U.S. consumer prices increased in September amid a surprise surge in rental costs, but a steady moderation in underlying inflation pressures supported
July 02, 2024U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in September amid higher costs for energy products and food, but underlying inflation pressures at the
April 26, 2024U.S. employment increased by the most in eight months in September as hiring rose broadly, pointing to persistent labor market strength that could give the
April 26, 2024The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, while layoffs declined in September, pointing to still-tight
April 26, 2024Underlying U.S. inflation moderated in August, with the annual rise in prices excluding food and energy falling below 4.0% for the first time in more than two
April 26, 2024The U.S. economy maintained a fairly solid pace of growth in the second quarter and activity appears to have accelerated this quarter, but a looming government
April 26, 2024U.S. economic activity was either even weaker or not as strong as previously estimated in each of the first quarters of 2020, 2021 and 2022 amid downgrades
April 26, 2024The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased to a 10-month high last week, suggesting the labor market was losing momentum and
June 28, 2024U.S. consumer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in May as cheaper gasoline and other goods offset higher costs for rental housing, but inflation remains too
June 12, 2024The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to underlying strength in the labor market that should continue to
June 07, 2024U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in April as higher mortgage rates and house prices weighed on demand, dealing another setback to the housing market.
June 06, 2024U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in April, suggesting that inflation resumed its downward trend at the start of the second quarter in a boost
May 15, 2024The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in more than eight months, offering more evidence that
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