The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment insurance unexpectedly surged last week, while producer prices increased sharply in January, raising potential hurdles for the economic recovery.
China's gross domestic product growth is likely to grow about 9.5 percent in 2010, largely driven by strong domestic consumption and corporate investment, a government researcher said in remarks published on Monday.
Economic Indicators in Germany from January 4
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers was up 0.3 percent in October, according to a monthly report from the U.S. Labor Department.
U.S. consumer prices rose marginally in September from August, restrained by weak food and housing costs, according to government data on Thursday that pointed to scant inflation pressures as the economy makes a comeback from recession.
U.S. consumer prices rose faster than expected in August from July on a spike in gasoline costs, government data showed on Wednesday, but the underlying trend pointed to muted inflation pressures.
U.S. consumer prices were flat in July versus June, but fell over the past 12 months by the most since 1950, according to government data that suggested benign inflation pressure even amid signs the recession may be winding down.
U.S. consumer prices were flat in July versus June as expected, but fell over the past 12 months by the most since 1950, government data showed on Friday.
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Friday as investors await inflation and consumer sentiment data for more solid signs of an economic recovery.
U.S. consumer prices rose at a slightly faster-than-expected 0.7 percent pace in June, but the bulk of the increase was due to soaring gasoline prices and the core measure of inflation remained relatively tame, government data on Wednesday showed.
U.S. consumer prices rose at a slightly faster-than-expected 0.7 percent pace in June, but the bulk of the increase was due to soaring gasoline prices and the core measure of inflation remained relatively tame, government data on Wednesday showed.
Higher costs for oil and gasoline likely pushed U.S. consumer prices up in June by the most for any single month since oil prices peaked last summer, according to a poll of economists.
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May, but over the past 12 months prices registered the biggest drop in nearly 60 years, allaying fears that inflation could threaten prospects for economic recovery.
U.S. consumer prices rose at a slower-than-expected pace in May despite higher gasoline costs, and fell over the past 12 months by the most since 1950, according to government data on Wednesday.
Stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday as caution prevailed ahead of key inflation data for May and quarterly results from package delivery company FedEx Corp that may shed light on the strength of the economic recovery.
Stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday as caution prevailed ahead of key inflation data for May and quarterly results from package delivery company FedEx Corp that may shed light on the strength of the economic recovery.
For all who claim that rampant inflation is up next, and home price deflation is over, I present the following charts for readers to ruminate on just how much higher existing home sales inventories are relative to some semblance of a trendline, in addition to a long-term chart comparing CPI with the median home price.
U.S. consumer prices fell unexpectedly in March and recorded their first annual drop since 1955, government data showed on Wednesday, as slumping demand pushed down energy and food costs.
U.S. consumer prices rose in January as energy costs rebounded, government data showed on Friday, temporarily easing fears of deflation amid a severe economic downturn.
The Labor Department said its closely watched Consumer Price Index rose 0.3 percent, advancing for the first time since July, after falling 0.8 percent in December. The increase was bang in line with market expectations.
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U.S. consumer prices rose in January, advancing for the first time since July as energy costs rebounded, government data showed on Friday, but a severe economic downturn was likely to keep inflation pressures muted in the months ahead.
The Labor Department said its closely watched Consumer Price Index rose 0.3 percent after falling 0.8 percent in December. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast ...
U.S. consumer prices rose in January, advancing for the first time since July as energy costs rebounded, government data showed on Friday, but a severe economic downturn was likely to keep inflation pressures muted in the months ahead.
The Labor Department said its closely watched Consumer Price Index rose 0.3 percent after falling 0.8 percent in December. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast ...
U.S. consumer prices are estimated to have risen in January as a recent rise in energy prices defied the economic downturn and disinflationary trends, according to economists polled by Reuters.
As energy prices rose, a median forecast culled from a poll of more than 70 economists estimated that consumer prices overall rose 0.3 percent in January from December, while prices excluding food and ener...