US consumer confidence dampens in December US consumer confidence dampened in December, retreating from a 17-year high in November as optimism about the short-term outlook fell sharply, according to a closely-watched … Business • 27 Dec 17
US consumer confidence slips again in May US consumer confidence edged down for the second month in a row in May, as optimism continued to retreat from record highs, according to a … Business • 30 May 17
US consumer confidence rises in December US consumer confidence increased in December, bolstered by a brightening jobs situation. Business • 30 Dec 14
US consumer spending gauge rises in September A gauge of US consumer spending rose in September as Americans appear to have snapped up Apple's new iPhone and bought leisure goods. Business • 29 Oct 13
US consumer confidence rises in August Americans' confidence in the economy inched closer to a five year high on growing optimism that hiring and wages could pick up in coming months. Business • 27 Aug 13
Measure of US economy's health rose in July A gauge of the US economy's health rose in July, pointing to stronger growth in the second half of the year. Business • 22 Aug 13
US consumer confidence rises to 5 year high in May Americans' confidence in the economy jumped in May to a five-year high, lifted by a better outlook for hiring and business conditions. Business • 28 May 13
US data points to slow healing in labour market US companies added jobs in October at the fastest pace in eight months, a sign of modest healing in the labour market. Business • 01 Nov 12
US markets to reopen tomorrow The New York Stock Exchange will reopen for regular trading tomorrow after being shut down for two days because of Hurricane Sandy Business • 30 Oct 12
Measure of future US economic activity up 0.6% A measure of US economic activity designed to give signals about the future posted a solid gain in September, rebounding after a dip in August. Business • 18 Oct 12
