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US economy grew at 3.1 percent in summer
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3.1 percent over the summer as exports increased, consumers spent more and state and local governments ...
Chinese leaders promise reform, spending if needed
China's new Communist Party leaders are promising reforms aimed at reducing reliance on exports and more spending if needed to prop up a shaky ...
US retail sales rose 0.3 percent in November
Americans spent more online in November to start the holiday season and began to replace cars and rebuild in the Northeast after Superstorm Sandy. U.S
US economy could withstand brief fall off 'cliff'
It's the scenario that's been spooking employers and investors and slowing the U.S. economy: Congress and the White House fail to strike a budget deal ...
US consumer borrowing rises to record $2.75T
Americans swiped their credit cards more often in October and borrowed more to attend school and buy cars. The increases drove U.S. consumer debt to ...
US factory orders up 0.8 percent in October
Orders to U.S. factories rose modestly in October, helped by a big gain in demand for equipment that reflects business investment plans.
US manufacturing shrinks in November to 3-year low
U.S. manufacturing shrank in November to its weakest level since July 2009, one month after the Great Recession ended. Worries about automatic tax ...
US builders boost spending 1.4 percent in October
U.S. builders increased their spending on construction projects in October by the largest amount in five months, led by a surge in housing.
Sandy slowed US consumer spending and pay in Oct.
Americans cut back on spending last month while their income remained flat. The weakness in part reflected disruptions from Superstorm Sandy that ...
Stocks open flat; consumer spending falls
Stocks are opening relatively flat in early trading on Wall Street after a government report showed that consumers cut back on spending last month.
US economy grew at 2.7 percent rate in summer
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.7 percent annual rate from July through September, much faster than first thought. The strength is expected to fade in ...
US economy gets lift from consumers, businesses
American consumers are growing more confident about the job market, companies are ordering more equipment and home prices are rising in most major ...