US retail spending rebounds in February, driven by cars US consumers resumed spending in March, snapping up cars ahead of the summer driving season and pushing the US retail sector to its biggest gains ... Business • 18 Apr 19
Citing slowdown, Fed sees no changes to rates in 2019 The Federal Reserve is likely to leave interest rates unchanged this year given risks to the US economy from a global slowdown and uncertainty over ... Business • 11 Apr 19
US retail spending slumps in February US consumer spending hit the brakes in February, with retail sales sinking unexpectedly in the middle of the year's first quarter, government data showed today. Business • 01 Apr 19
US GDP growth revised down sharply to 2.2% in Q4 US economic growth was revised sharply lower for the final three months of 2018, down to 2.2% rather than the 2.6% originally reported, the government ... Business • 28 Mar 19
US consumer prices cool in February The falling price of energy drove US consumer inflation in February to its slowest annual pace more than two years, according to government data released ... Business • 12 Mar 19
US consumer spending tumbles in December US consumer spending in December took its biggest dive in nearly a decade, retreating during a month when Wall Street suffered a historic rout, according ... Business • 01 Mar 19
US economy grew 2.9% in 2018 but shows signs of slowing The US economy kicked into high gear last year, in the wake of sweeping tax cuts, but slowed in the final months, suggesting the boom ... Business • 28 Feb 19
US consumers less upbeat about economy - survey US consumer confidence saw a steep decline in December amid a sharp selloff on Wall Street and political turmoil in Washington, according to a monthly ... Business • 27 Dec 18
US third-quarter economic growth revised down to 3.4% The US economy slowed in the third quarter a bit more than previously estimated, new figures show today. Business • 21 Dec 18
Fed raises interest rates, signals fewer hikes ahead The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates, as expected, but forecast fewer rate hikes next year and signalled its tightening cycle is nearing an ... Business • 19 Dec 18
US job growth slows, monthly wage gains miss forecast US job growth slowed in November and monthly wages increased less than expected, new figures show today. Business • 07 Dec 18
US Q3 growth still strong 3.5% despite slower spending A jump in US government spending and business investment in the three months from July to September held economic growth at a solid 3.5% rate. Business • 28 Nov 18
US economic growth slows less than expected in Q3 The US economy slowed less than expected in the third quarter as a tariff-related drop in soybean exports was partially offset by the strongest consumer ... Business • 26 Oct 18
Further US rate hikes 'most likely' needed - Fed US central bankers see no reason to pause their current course of gradual interest rate hikes amid the US economy's brisk expansion, according to minutes ... Business • 18 Oct 18
US inflation slows in September as used car prices fall US consumer price gains slowed unexpectedly last month, continuing a softening trend since the summer that could ease some investor fears of accelerating interest rate ... Business • 11 Oct 18
US job growth slows but unemployment rate falls to 3.7% US job growth slowed sharply in September as Hurricane Florence depressed restaurant and retail payrolls. Business • 05 Oct 18
US weekly jobless claims drop to near 49-year low The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a near 49-year low last week, pointing to sustained labour market strength, which should continue ... Business • 04 Oct 18
US jobless claims at 48-year low New US claims for jobless benefits fell for the third week in a row, hitting their lowest level in nearly 49 years for the third ... Business • 20 Sep 18
OECD trims economic outlook over trade woes Global economic growth has peaked in the face of rising trade frictions and emerging market turbulence, the OECD said today, as it trimmed its earlier ... Business • 20 Sep 18
US job growth surges, wage growth largest since 2009 US job growth accelerated in August, with wages notching their largest annual increase in nine years, new figures show today. Business • 07 Sep 18
US weekly jobless claims fall to near 49-year low The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment aid fell to near a 49-year low last week and private payrolls rose steadily in August. Business • 06 Sep 18
Factories globally feel the pinch from trade conflict Global manufacturing activity took a hit from weak orders in August, surveys showed, a sign firms are feeling the pinch from an intensifying trade war ... Business • 03 Sep 18
Consumers, soybeans lift US economic growth to 4.1% The US economy roared to life in the second quarter, posting the fastest annual growth rate in almost four years and the strongest among industrialised ... Business • 27 Jul 18
Trump slams Fed's rate policy despite strong economy US President Donald Trump has criticised Federal Reserve policy even though most economists believe the highest inflation in seven years and lowest unemployment in 40 ... Business • 20 Jul 18
JPMorgan profit beats on better than expected trading JPMorgan Chase & Co's quarterly profit topped Wall Street's expectations, as trading revenue came in much higher than expected and demand for loans increased on ... Business • 13 Jul 18
