Labor Market Recovery: Still Gas in the Tank
Posted: 4/25/2013 10:54:00 AM
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week by a surprisingly large 16,000, a sign there is still gas in the tank for the labor market's recovery despite sig…
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Retail Sales Fall for Second Time in Three Months
Posted: 4/12/2013 11:08:00 AM
U.S. retail sales contracted in March for the second time in three months and consumer confidence tumbled in April, a sign that tax hikes early this year have stolen momentum from the American eco…
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Job Weakness Derails Economic Growth
Posted: 4/5/2013 10:47:00 AM
American employers hired at the slowest pace in nine months in March, a sign that Washington’s austerity drive could be stealing momentum from the economy.
The economy added ju…
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New Housing Permits at Highest Level Since 2008
Posted: 3/19/2013 12:03:00 PM
Groundbreaking to build homes rose in February and permits for construction climbed to their highest level since 2008, signs the housing market recovery is gathering steam.
The Commerce Depar…
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December Job Growth Shows Slow Recovery Continues
Posted: 1/4/2013 9:13:00 AM
The pace of hiring by U.S. employers eased slightly in December, pointing to a lackluster pace of economic growth that was unable to make further inroads in the country's still high unemployment r…
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