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Japan's economy grows 4.1 percent amid recovery
Japan's economy grew an at annual rate of 4.1 percent in the first quarter amid a gradual recovery from last year's catastrophic earthquake and ...
Americans spending a bit more as gas prices fall
Americans are starting to see some relief from higher gas prices, a change that could revive the economy in the months ahead. Consumer prices were ...
US companies are adding more slowly to stockpiles
U.S. companies restocked more slowly in March, a trend that has helped slow economic growth this year. Companies' inventories rose 0.3 percent in ...
US consumer prices flat as gas costs fall
U.S. consumer prices were flat last month as cheaper gas offset modest increases for food, clothing and housing. The data indicate that inflation ...
China faces pressure to reverse economic slump
Gao Runping, who makes mechanical components for the oil industry, founded his business in the central city of Taiyuan with equipment bought from ...
US wholesale stockpiles grew 0.3 percent in March
U.S. wholesalers increased their stockpiles more slowly in March after seeing less growth in sales. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that ...
US consumers stepped up borrowing in March
Americans swiped their credit cards more often in March and took out more loans to attend school. That drove the biggest one-month increase in U.S.
US consumers upped their borrowing in March
U.S. consumers swiped their credit cards more often in March and took out more loans to attend school, driving overall borrowing up by the most in ...
A recipe for more jobs: Stronger economic growth
U.S. job growth slumped in April for a second straight month. It suggested an economy that is growing steadily but still sluggishly, which could ...
Jobs lost to recession trickle back, but wages lag
U.S. job growth slumped in April for a second straight month. It suggested an economy that is growing steadily but still sluggishly, which could ...
US economy recovering but isn't yet accelerating
The U.S. economy's recovery looks enduring. It's just not very strong. Hiring, housing, consumer spending and manufacturing all appear to be ...
US service companies expand at slower pace
U.S. service companies, which employ roughly 90 percent of the work force, expanded more slowly in April. Companies saw less growth in new orders and ...
US consumer spending slowed in March, income rose
Americans increased their spending more slowly in March, a sign that scant pay increases may be causing consumers to become more cautious.
Warm weather can add to US growth or weaken it
The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first three months of this year. Governments spent less, and businesses cut back on investment. But consumers ...
US economic outlook brightens as retail sales rise
Americans bought more electronics, started home improvement projects and updated their wardrobes last month, inspired by warmer weather and a ...
Rise in US exports brightens outlook for economy
The outlook for U.S. economic growth is looking slightly better. American businesses sold a record number of goods and services in Europe, China and ...
US applications for jobless aid up to 2-month high
More people sought unemployment benefits last week, pushing the number of applicants to the highest level in two months. The Labor Department said ...
Fed survey shows US growth, hiring improves
A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions across the United States suggests last month's pullback in hiring may be temporary. The survey ...
US wholesale stockpiles rose 0.9 pct. in February
U.S. wholesalers rebuilt their stockpiles at a faster rate in February, suggesting they expect stronger sales. It may also mean the economy grew ...
US borrowing up but consumers resist credit cards
Americans took out more loans to buy cars and attend school in February but used their credit cards less frequently for the second straight month.
US factory output rises, but construction falls
U.S. factories stepped up hiring and production in March, the latest evidence that manufacturing is growing at a healthy pace and fueling the recovery
US manufacturing grows as output, employment rise
U.S. factories stepped up hiring and production in March, the latest evidence that manufacturing is growing at a healthy pace and fueling the recovery
Jump in US consumer spending brightens outlook
U.S. consumers boosted their spending in February by the most in seven months, raising expectations for stronger growth at the start of the year.