US Economy

US Markets Shake Off Asian Jitters For Now
May 23 2013 10:50 AM

Investors seemed to weigh the Asian market sell-off and Europe decline against a stream of encouraging news about the U.S. economy.
US Jobless Claims Plunge
May 23 2013 8:56 AM

The more telling four-week moving average also dipped 500 to 339,500.
Ben S. Bernanke Speaks At Simon’s Rock Commencement
May 18 2013 10:49 PM

The U.S. Federal Reserve chairman delivered an address centered on "Economic Prospects for the Long Run," and here's what he had to say.
Borrowing To Buy: How Much Do Americans Owe?
May 18 2013 11:46 AM

American households currently owe $11.23 trillion. Find out what they're doing with the money they've borrowed.
New-Home Sales Among Key Economic Events May 20-24
May 17 2013 3:38 PM

Data on manufacturing in Germany, France and the rest of the euro zone will cast light on its record-long recession.
Great Recession To Lurk In Shadows For Generation X
May 17 2013 11:31 AM

The Great Recession hurt a lot of people, and this loss of wealth will follow millions into retirement, according to a recently released report.
China Inflating Export Numbers For Months
May 17 2013 11:13 AM

China has over-reported its exports for the last five months, and its economy is growing much less than widely believed.
Fitch Ratings Upgrades Greece's Top Banks
May 16 2013 1:49 PM

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Greece's top banks' long-term issuer default ratings.
Venezuela Is Running Out Of Toilet Paper
May 16 2013 10:02 AM

Venezuelan officials say they will address a toilet paper shortage by importing 50 million rolls to meet demand.
First-Time Jobless Claims Surge Above Expectations
May 16 2013 8:44 AM

The number of initial jobless claims rose dramatically last week and the key four-week moving average also increased.
US Housing Starts Drop Far More Than Expected In April
May 16 2013 8:35 AM

Could the U.S. housing recovery be starting to fade?
Why The US Deficit Is Shrinking Fast
May 15 2013 8:26 AM

The federal budget deficit has begun what the CBO thinks will be three years of contraction. After that, deficits will resume growing.

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