US Economy

Investors' Eyes Turn To Friday's February US Jobs Report
March 06 2013 6:00 AM

Economists polled by Reuters expect the economy to have created 160,000 jobs in February -- basically at the same pace as 2012.
Busier Streets Signal Good News for the Economy
March 05 2013 12:21 PM

INRIX Gridlock Index says traffic congestion increases as companies ship more, hire more and as consumers spend more.
Non-Manufacturing Sector Grew in February to 56%
March 05 2013 10:32 AM

The March ISM reports shows that the services sector grew 0.8 percent in February to 56 percent.
US Employment Reports Key Economic Events Next Week
March 02 2013 12:02 AM

The job market will dominate economic news in the U.S. next week, with the latest figures on nonfarm payrolls to be released Friday.
Japan Declares Currency War On Global Economies
March 01 2013 9:05 PM

The yen's slide is an effort to jump-start Japan, but holders of the dollar, won, Euro, yuan and other currencies see it as an act of aggression.
Why Is Personal Income At Its Lowest Point In 20 Years?
March 01 2013 9:27 AM

Households responded to this hit to income by spending more and reducing their savings. But what does it mean for the economy's health?
IMF Warning: Sequester Will Cut US, Global Growth
February 28 2013 12:58 PM

The International Monetary Fund says the budget action would lead to an economic slowdown in the U.S., which would ripple across the globe.
US 4Q GDP Improves But Still Weakest Since 2011
February 28 2013 8:58 AM

Although 4Q GDP was revised higher, the economy must grow at a much stronger rate to lower the U.S.' high unemployment rate.
US Durables Orders Signal Rising Business Confidence
February 27 2013 9:56 AM

The underlying strength of the report suggests that business investment started the New Year on a particularly strong note.
Senate Panel Votes Yay For Jack Lew As Treasury Secretary
February 26 2013 12:32 PM

A full Senate vote is expected to occur this week.
US Consumer Confidence Rebounds In Feb.
February 26 2013 10:42 AM

However, the headline consumer confidence index is still well below the long-term average of 92.
Year Of The Snake Strikes China Manufacturing
February 25 2013 12:27 PM

Fluctuating lunar calendar celebrations make gauging Chinese factory output in the first two months of 2013 a challenge.

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