US consumer spending fell in May US consumers spent $4.7 billion less in May than the previous month even as incomes rose 0.2%, the Commerce Department said. Business • 29 Jun 12
US consumer spending fell in May US consumers spent $4.7 billion less in May than the previous month even as incomes rose 0.2%, the Commerce Department said. Business • 29 Jun 12
Fewer people coming to Ireland - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the total number of trips to Ireland fell by 1.1% to 1,639,700 in the three months from March to May. Business • 29 Jun 12
Fewer people coming to Ireland - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the total number of trips to Ireland fell by 1.1% to 1,639,700 in the three months from March to May. Business • 29 Jun 12
US durable goods orders rebound in May New orders for US durable goods rebounded in May, snapping a two month stretch of declines, according to Commerce Department data today. Business • 27 Jun 12
US durable goods orders rebound in May New orders for US durable goods rebounded in May, snapping a two month stretch of declines, according to Commerce Department data today. Business • 27 Jun 12
US home sales strongest in two years Sales of new homes in the US surged in May to the highest level in over two years, official statistics showed today, in positive news for the struggling market. Business • 25 Jun 12
US home sales strongest in two years Sales of new homes in the US surged in May to the highest level in over two years, official statistics showed today, in positive news for the struggling market. Business • 25 Jun 12
Battle for funds heats up in US Presidential race Mitt Romney has out-raised US President Barack Obama for the first time in this year’s White House race, with the challenger raking in more than $76 million, campaign figures showed today. Special Reports • 08 Jun 12
Battle for funds heats up in US Presidential race Mitt Romney has out-raised US President Barack Obama for the first time in this year’s White House race, with the challenger raking in more than $76 million, campaign figures showed today. Special Reports • 08 Jun 12
Japanese dock cast adrift in tsunami found on US coast A huge floating dock cast adrift by Japan's killer tsunami has washed up on an Oregon beach, believed to be the biggest pieces of flotsam to make landfall on the US west coast so far. Special Reports • 07 Jun 12
Japanese dock cast adrift in tsunami found on US coast A huge floating dock cast adrift by Japan's killer tsunami has washed up on an Oregon beach, believed to be the biggest pieces of flotsam to make landfall on the US west coast so far. Special Reports • 07 Jun 12
Sluggish US economy sends mixed jobs signals The US economy grew more slowly than first estimated in the first quarter, and disappointing jobs numbers suggested a sluggish second quarter. Business • 31 May 12
Sluggish US economy sends mixed jobs signals The US economy grew more slowly than first estimated in the first quarter, and disappointing jobs numbers suggested a sluggish second quarter. Business • 31 May 12
US new home sales rebound in April US new home sales rebounded in April after falling the previous month, official data showed today in mounting early signs of recovery in the collapsed housing market. Business • 23 May 12
US new home sales rebound in April US new home sales rebounded in April after falling the previous month, official data showed today in mounting early signs of recovery in the collapsed housing market. Business • 23 May 12
US home building rebounds in April New construction of homes in the US jumped in April, official data showed today in a fresh sign of improvement in the distressed housing market. Business • 16 May 12
US home building rebounds in April New construction of homes in the US jumped in April, official data showed today in a fresh sign of improvement in the distressed housing market. Business • 16 May 12
US consumer prices flat in April US consumer prices held steady in April as energy prices fell for the first time this year, official data showed today. Business • 15 May 12
US consumer prices flat in April US consumer prices held steady in April as energy prices fell for the first time this year, official data showed today. Business • 15 May 12
US trade gap swells on record imports The US trade deficit increased in March as imports surged to an all-time high, government data showed today. Business • 10 May 12
US trade gap swells on record imports The US trade deficit increased in March as imports surged to an all-time high, government data showed today. Business • 10 May 12
GM Q1 earnings plunge on Europe troubles General Motors' earnings fell by nearly two-thirds in the first quarter as the company's European operations racked up losses due to the euro zone crisis. Business • 03 May 12
GM Q1 earnings plunge on Europe troubles General Motors' earnings fell by nearly two-thirds in the first quarter as the company's European operations racked up losses due to the euro zone crisis. Business • 03 May 12
US services sector slowed in April - ISM The all important service sector of the US economy grew slower in April than March, the closely-watch ISM index showed today. Business • 03 May 12
US services sector slowed in April - ISM The all important service sector of the US economy grew slower in April than March, the closely-watch ISM index showed today. Business • 03 May 12
Business job growth disappoints in US US business added just 119,000 jobs in April, payrolls firm ADP said today, lending credence to fears that the labour market has hit a soft patch. Business • 02 May 12
Business job growth disappoints in US US business added just 119,000 jobs in April, payrolls firm ADP said today, lending credence to fears that the labour market has hit a soft patch. Business • 02 May 12
US manufacturing powers up in April US manufacturing activity jumped in April in broad-based growth, according to a closely watched index released today. Business • 01 May 12
US manufacturing powers up in April US manufacturing activity jumped in April in broad-based growth, according to a closely watched index released today. Business • 01 May 12
US consumer spending growth slower in March US consumer spending growth slowed in March after a strong February, even as personal income growth picked up pace. Business • 30 Apr 12
US consumer spending growth slower in March US consumer spending growth slowed in March after a strong February, even as personal income growth picked up pace. Business • 30 Apr 12
US unemployment claims hold steady New claims for unemployment benefit in the US held steady last week. Business • 26 Apr 12
US unemployment claims hold steady New claims for unemployment benefit in the US held steady last week. Business • 26 Apr 12
US durable-goods orders plunge in March New orders for US durable goods plunged in March amid a sharp drop in commercial aircraft orders, government data showed today. Business • 25 Apr 12
US durable-goods orders plunge in March New orders for US durable goods plunged in March amid a sharp drop in commercial aircraft orders, government data showed today. Business • 25 Apr 12
US consumer confidence dips for second month US consumer confidence fell for a second month in a row in April, as Americans said their economic lot had improved. Business • 24 Apr 12
US consumer confidence dips for second month US consumer confidence fell for a second month in a row in April, as Americans said their economic lot had improved. Business • 24 Apr 12
US jobless data suggests slowdown in job creation The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits for the first time fell only slightly last week. Business • 19 Apr 12
US jobless data suggests slowdown in job creation The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits for the first time fell only slightly last week. Business • 19 Apr 12
Oil prices slip before US inventories report World oil prices weakened today as traders awaited the weekly snapshot of energy inventories in top global crude consumer the US. Business • 18 Apr 12
Oil prices slip before US inventories report World oil prices weakened today as traders awaited the weekly snapshot of energy inventories in top global crude consumer the US. Business • 18 Apr 12
US inflation eases as petrol prices decelerate Growth in US consumer prices slowed in March, thanks to decelerating petrol prices. Business • 13 Apr 12
US inflation eases as petrol prices decelerate Growth in US consumer prices slowed in March, thanks to decelerating petrol prices. Business • 13 Apr 12
US jobless claims hover at 4-year lows New claims for US unemployment benefits fell last week, the latest figures show. Business • 05 Apr 12
US jobless claims hover at 4-year lows New claims for US unemployment benefits fell last week, the latest figures show. Business • 05 Apr 12
Chrysler, Ford boost US sales in March Chrysler and Ford kept up the recent momentum in US car sales in March. Business • 03 Apr 12
Chrysler, Ford boost US sales in March Chrysler and Ford kept up the recent momentum in US car sales in March. Business • 03 Apr 12
US home prices still falling: Case-Shiller US home prices kept falling in January, stubbornly refusing to respond to record-low mortgage loan rates. Business • 27 Mar 12
US home prices still falling: Case-Shiller US home prices kept falling in January, stubbornly refusing to respond to record-low mortgage loan rates. Business • 27 Mar 12
