LUCIA MUTIKANI

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U.S. starts, permits data point to improving housing market

Starts for U.S. single-family homes rose for a second straight month in October and overall building permits approached a 6-1/2-year high, suggesting the housing market was still on a recovery path.

Nov 19, 2014 11:27 AM EST

U.S. payrolls rise, unemployment rate falls to 5.8 percent

U.S. job growth increased at a fairly brisk clip in October and the unemployment rate fell to a fresh six-year low of 5.8 percent, underscoring the economy's resilience in the face of slowing global demand.

Nov 07, 2014 8:55 AM EST

U.S. new home sales at six-year high; recovery still fragile

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rose to a six-year high in September, but a sharp downward revision to August's sales pace indicated the housing recovery remains tentative.

Oct 24, 2014 2:37 PM EDT

U.S. jobless claims data point to firming labor market

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, but the underlying trend firmly pointed to strengthening labor market conditions.

Oct 23, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

U.S. consumer prices rise on shelter costs, but inflation muted

U.S. consumer prices rose marginally in September, painting a weak inflation picture that should give the Federal Reserve ample room to keep interest rates low for a while.

Oct 22, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

U.S. business spending plans, jobs data support growth outlook

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods in August posted their biggest drop on record after an aircraft-related boost, but a rebound in business spending plans pointed to underlying strength in the economy.

Sep 25, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

U.S. new home sales at six-year high; supply increases

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes surged in August and hit their highest level in more than six years, offering confirmation that the housing recovery remains on course.

Sep 24, 2014 11:36 AM EDT

U.S. existing home sales fall, investors pulling back

U.S. home resales unexpectedly fell in August as investors stepped away from the market, but the decline probably does not signal renewed weakness in the housing sector.

Sep 22, 2014 11:42 AM EDT

U.S. consumer prices post first decline in 16 months

U.S. consumer prices fell for the first time in nearly 1-1/2 years in August and underlying inflation pressures were muted, which could lessen the urgency for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Sep 17, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

Weak gasoline, food prices dampen U.S. producer inflation

U.S. producer prices were flat in August, pointing to muted inflation pressures that should see the Federal Reserve in no hurry to raise interest rates.

Sep 16, 2014 10:52 AM EDT

U.S. jobless claims rise, but firming labor market trend intact

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but that probably does not signal a material shift in labor market conditions as claims remain near their pre-recession levels.

Sep 11, 2014 10:18 AM EDT

U.S. job growth brakes to eight-month low, labor force shrinks

U.S. employers hired the fewest number of workers in eight months in August and more Americans gave up the hunt for jobs, providing a cautious Federal Reserve with more reasons to wait longer before raising interest rates.

Sep 05, 2014 10:32 AM EDT

Bullish U.S. manufacturing, construction data bolster growth outlook

U.S. manufacturing activity increased to its highest level in nearly 3-1/2 years in August and construction spending rebounded strongly in July, in further signs of vigor in the economy.

Sep 02, 2014 11:34 AM EDT

Cautious U.S. consumers cut spending, boost savings

U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in July as savings rose to their highest level in more than 1-1/2 years, indicating that households remain cautious despite an acceleration in economic growth.

Aug 29, 2014 10:05 AM EDT

U.S. second-quarter growth strengthens

The U.S. economy rebounded more strongly than initially thought in the second quarter with more of the growth being driven by domestic demand and less by restocking by businesses.

Aug 28, 2014 10:32 AM EDT

Aircraft demand spurs record U.S. durable goods orders gain

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods posted their biggest gain on record in July on strong international demand for aircraft, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a steady pace of domestic economic growth.

Aug 26, 2014 10:08 AM EDT

U.S. housing, jobs data bolster economic outlook

U.S. home resales rose to a 10-month high in July and the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, signaling strength in the economy early in the third quarter.

Aug 21, 2014 2:31 PM EDT

U.S. housing market improving, inflation pressures muted

U.S. housing starts surged to an eight-month high in July, suggesting the nation's housing market recovery was back on track after stalling in the second half of last year.

Aug 19, 2014 2:54 PM EDT

Jobless claims up, trend favors strong labor market

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, but the increase did little to change views that the labor market was strengthening.

Aug 14, 2014 12:42 PM EDT