US weekly jobless claims near 18-month low The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nearly 18 months, offering more evidence that … Business • 09 Sep 21
US job growth slows sharply in August US job growth slowed more than expected in August amid a softening in demand for services and persistent worker shortages as Covid-19 infections soared, but … Business • 03 Sep 21
US weekly jobless claims fall as layoffs at 24-year low The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, while layoffs dropped to their lowest level in more than 24 years … Business • 02 Sep 21
US Q2 economic growth revised slightly higher The US economy grew a little faster than initially thought in the second quarter, lifting the level of gross domestic product above its pre-pandemic peak, … Business • 26 Aug 21
US weekly jobless claims fall to 17-month low The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a 17-month low last week, pointing to another month of robust job growth, … Business • 19 Aug 21
US Fed expects to pull back on stimulus this year The US Federal Reserve expects to start pulling back on stimulus measures this year, if the economic recovery continues, according to the minutes of the … Business • 19 Aug 21
US jobless claims fall as recovery continues The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, a sign that the economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic continues to gather … Business • 12 Aug 21
US consumer price increases slowed in July US consumer price increases slowed in July but inflation overall remained historically high amid continued supply-chain disruptions and stronger demand for travel-related services as economic … Business • 11 Aug 21
US job growth solid in July, unemployment rate falls US job growth rose solidly in July amid demand for workers in the labor-intensive services industry, suggesting the economy maintained its strong momentum at the … Business • 06 Aug 21
US weekly jobless claims fall The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined further last week, while layoffs dropped to their lowest level in just more than … Business • 05 Aug 21
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly increase The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but that likely does not suggest a material shift in labour … Business • 22 Jul 21
US weekly jobless claims fall as expected The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market steadily gains traction, but worker shortages are frustrating … Business • 15 Jul 21
US inflation jumps by 5.4% in June US inflation spiked again in June, jumping 5.4% over the past 12 months for its biggest gain since August 2008, according to official data released … Business • 13 Jul 21
US jobless claims see unexpected rise The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week, an indication that the labour market recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic … Business • 08 Jul 21
US job growth picks up in June but jobless rate rises US job growth accelerated in June as companies, desperate to boost production and services amid booming demand, raised wages and offered incentives to draw millions … Business • 02 Jul 21
US jobless claims at lowest level since March 2020 New applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week to 364,000, according to government data released today, the lowest since March 2020 when the Covid-19 … Business • 01 Jul 21
US consumer confidence races to more than one-year high US consumer confidence increased in June to its highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic started more than a year ago, bolstering expectations for strong economic … Business • 29 Jun 21
US consumer spending takes a breather in May US consumer spending was unchanged in May, as shortages hurt purchases of goods like cars, but the supply constraints helped to boost inflation. Business • 25 Jun 21
Biden clears $1.2 trillion US infrastructure plan US President Joe Biden last night embraced a $1.2 trillion bipartisan Senate deal to renew the nation's roads, bridges and highways and help stimulate the … Business • 25 Jun 21
US weekly jobless claims fall, Q1 GDP unrevised at 6.4% Fewer Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week as the labour market recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic gains traction amid a reopening economy, … Business • 24 Jun 21
Euro zone & US economies in 'different situation' - ECB The euro zone and the United States are "clearly in a different situation" when it comes the outlook for inflation, European Central Bank President Christine … Business • 21 Jun 21
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased last week for the first time in more than a month, but layoffs are … Business • 17 Jun 21
US retail sales fall in May, producer prices increase US retail sales fell more than expected in May, with spending rotating back to services from goods as vaccinations allow Americans to travel and engage … Business • 15 Jun 21
US weekly jobless claims fall, consumer prices rise The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nearly 15 months, while consumer prices increased … Business • 10 Jun 21
US job openings jump to fresh record high in April US job openings surged by nearly one million to a new record high in April, while more people voluntarily left their employment, strengthening the view … Business • 08 Jun 21
