US economy contracts in second quarter The US economy contracted at a more moderate pace than initially thought in the second quarter as consumer spending blunted some of the drag from … Business • 25 Aug 22
US economy accelerates in Q1, jobless claims fall US economic growth accelerated in the first quarter, boosted by massive government aid to households and businesses, charting the course for what is expected will … Business • 29 Apr 21
US jobless claims rise while Q3 productivity rises New US applications for unemployment benefits last week recorded their largest increase in eight months, but remained at levels consistent with a fairly healthy labour … Business • 05 Nov 15
US jobless claims up ahead of August non-farm data New claims for US unemployment benefits rose last week, the Labor Department said today, a day ahead of the release of the national employment report … Business • 03 Sep 15
US jobless claims at lowest level in 14 years The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell to a 14-year low last week. Business • 16 Oct 14
US jobless claims data point to firming economy The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that a sharp slowdown in job growth last … Business • 18 Sep 14
US consumer spending edges higher US consumers barely opened their wallets wider in May despite rising income growth, the government said today. Business • 26 Jun 14
US jobless claims' downwards trend continues New US claims for unemployment insurance benefits fell last week, continuing to point to a downward trend in job losses, official data released today showed. Business • 19 Jun 14
US jobless claims rise from seven year low New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits rose last week from a seven-year low as the labour market slowly improves. Business • 22 May 14
US jobless claims rise, trade deficit widens The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week. Business • 03 Apr 14
US jobless claims see modest rise The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week, pointing to some underlying strength in the labour market. Business • 20 Mar 14
US retail sales up more than expected US retail sales rebounded in February and new applications for unemployment benefits hit a fresh three-month low last week. Business • 13 Mar 14
US jobless claims fall, weak exports also reported The US trade deficit widened sharply in December as exports slumped amid a slowing global economy, government data released today showed. Business • 06 Feb 14
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 factory, jobless data point to firming economy US factory activity jumped to a two-year high in July and first-time applications for jobless benefits hit a five and a half year low last … Business • 01 Aug 13
US consumers spent more in May US consumers spent more in May as their income increased at the fastest pace in three months, gains that could help economic growth rebound. Business • 27 Jun 13
