Strong US manufacturing growth in November US manufacturing grew in November at its quickest pace in five months, with a rise in domestic demand suggesting factories could provide a boost to economic growth in the fourth quarter. Business • 21 Nov 12
Strong US manufacturing growth in November US manufacturing grew in November at its quickest pace in five months, with a rise in domestic demand suggesting factories could provide a boost to economic growth in the fourth quarter. Business • 21 Nov 12
BP says settlement near on US penalties British oil company BP said it is in advanced discussion with US agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well blowout two years ago. Business • 15 Nov 12
BP says settlement near on US penalties British oil company BP said it is in advanced discussion with US agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well blowout two years ago. Business • 15 Nov 12
US retail sales drop 0.3% in October Americans cut back on spending at retail businesses in October, an indication that some remain cautious about the economic outlook. Business • 14 Nov 12
US retail sales drop 0.3% in October Americans cut back on spending at retail businesses in October, an indication that some remain cautious about the economic outlook. Business • 14 Nov 12
US home prices rise in August at faster pace Home prices rose in August in nearly all US cities, and many of the markets hit hardest during the crisis are starting to show sustained gains. Business • 30 Oct 12
US home prices rise in August at faster pace Home prices rose in August in nearly all US cities, and many of the markets hit hardest during the crisis are starting to show sustained gains. Business • 30 Oct 12
US consumer spending up 0.8% in September Americans increased their spending in September at twice the rate their income rose, a sign of confidence in the economy. Business • 29 Oct 12
US consumer spending up 0.8% in September Americans increased their spending in September at twice the rate their income rose, a sign of confidence in the economy. Business • 29 Oct 12
US housing construction up 15% in September US builders started construction on houses and apartments in September at the fastest rate since July 2008, a further indication that the housing recovery is strengthening. Business • 17 Oct 12
US housing construction up 15% in September US builders started construction on houses and apartments in September at the fastest rate since July 2008, a further indication that the housing recovery is strengthening. Business • 17 Oct 12
US service firms record activity growth US service companies, which employ nearly 90% of the work force, grew in September at the fastest pace since March. Business • 03 Oct 12
US service firms record activity growth US service companies, which employ nearly 90% of the work force, grew in September at the fastest pace since March. Business • 03 Oct 12
US consumer spending rose 0.5% in August Americans boosted their spending in August even though their income barely grew, new figures show. Business • 28 Sep 12
US consumer spending rose 0.5% in August Americans boosted their spending in August even though their income barely grew, new figures show. Business • 28 Sep 12
New US home sales edge lower in August Sales of new homes in the US dipped slightly in August from July but the average price of homes sold during the month rose by a record amount. Business • 26 Sep 12
New US home sales edge lower in August Sales of new homes in the US dipped slightly in August from July but the average price of homes sold during the month rose by a record amount. Business • 26 Sep 12
FedEx cuts outlook amid worsening global economy FedEx Corporation has said that the global economy is worsening, and it cut its forecast for the fiscal year ending in May by about 10%. Business • 18 Sep 12
FedEx cuts outlook amid worsening global economy FedEx Corporation has said that the global economy is worsening, and it cut its forecast for the fiscal year ending in May by about 10%. Business • 18 Sep 12
Petrol prices push up US consumer inflation US consumer prices rose in August by the most in three years as the cost of petrol jumped. Business • 14 Sep 12
Petrol prices push up US consumer inflation US consumer prices rose in August by the most in three years as the cost of petrol jumped. Business • 14 Sep 12
Higher petrol prices push up US wholesale prices A sharp rise in petrol costs drove up US wholesale prices last month by the most in more than three years. Business • 13 Sep 12
Higher petrol prices push up US wholesale prices A sharp rise in petrol costs drove up US wholesale prices last month by the most in more than three years. Business • 13 Sep 12
Orders fall for most US durable goods in July Orders for long-lasting US factory goods, excluding the volatile transportation category, fell in July for the fourth time in five months. Business • 24 Aug 12
Orders fall for most US durable goods in July Orders for long-lasting US factory goods, excluding the volatile transportation category, fell in July for the fourth time in five months. Business • 24 Aug 12
US job market's recovery remains uneven The number of people in the US seeking unemployment benefits rose a slight 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 372,000. Business • 23 Aug 12
US job market's recovery remains uneven The number of people in the US seeking unemployment benefits rose a slight 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 372,000. Business • 23 Aug 12
Despite US recovery, many struggling - Bernanke US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that although broad measurements of the economy point to recovery, many people and businesses are facing tough times. Business • 06 Aug 12
Despite US recovery, many struggling - Bernanke US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that although broad measurements of the economy point to recovery, many people and businesses are facing tough times. Business • 06 Aug 12
US July factory growth slowest in almost 3 years The US manufacturing sector grew in July at its slowest pace in nearly three years. Business • 01 Aug 12
US July factory growth slowest in almost 3 years The US manufacturing sector grew in July at its slowest pace in nearly three years. Business • 01 Aug 12
US consumer spending flat in June Americans spent no more in June than they did in May, even though their income grew at the fastest pace in three months. Business • 31 Jul 12
US consumer spending flat in June Americans spent no more in June than they did in May, even though their income grew at the fastest pace in three months. Business • 31 Jul 12
US producer prices edge higher in June US producer prices rose only slightly in June as energy costs dropped, suggesting inflation pressures remain muted and leaving the door open for more easing by the Federal Reserve. Business • 13 Jul 12
US producer prices edge higher in June US producer prices rose only slightly in June as energy costs dropped, suggesting inflation pressures remain muted and leaving the door open for more easing by the Federal Reserve. Business • 13 Jul 12
US jobless claims fall for third week in a row New claims for US unemployment benefits fell for a third consecutive week, to their lowest level since March 2008. Business • 12 Jul 12
US jobless claims fall for third week in a row New claims for US unemployment benefits fell for a third consecutive week, to their lowest level since March 2008. Business • 12 Jul 12
US trade deficit shrinks in May The US trade deficit narrowed for a second month in a row in May amid weak growth in the world's largest economy and a global slowdown. Business • 11 Jul 12
US trade deficit shrinks in May The US trade deficit narrowed for a second month in a row in May amid weak growth in the world's largest economy and a global slowdown. Business • 11 Jul 12
US regulators sue PFG for fraud Eight months after the bankruptcy of MFGlobal, another respected US futures brokerage, PFG, is being sued for fraud by US regulators in the latest hit to confidence in futures trading. Business • 11 Jul 12
US regulators sue PFG for fraud Eight months after the bankruptcy of MFGlobal, another respected US futures brokerage, PFG, is being sued for fraud by US regulators in the latest hit to confidence in futures trading. Business • 11 Jul 12
Fitch affirms US AAA credit rating Fitch Ratings last night affirmed its AAA credit rating on the US and maintained a negative outlook. Business • 11 Jul 12
Fitch affirms US AAA credit rating Fitch Ratings last night affirmed its AAA credit rating on the US and maintained a negative outlook. Business • 11 Jul 12
US weekly jobless claims claims drop New claims for US unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, suggesting a slowdown in the pace of layoffs. Business • 05 Jul 12
US weekly jobless claims claims drop New claims for US unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, suggesting a slowdown in the pace of layoffs. Business • 05 Jul 12
IMF cuts US growth forecast The International Monetary Fund today pared its growth forecast for the US economy this year. Business • 03 Jul 12
IMF cuts US growth forecast The International Monetary Fund today pared its growth forecast for the US economy this year. Business • 03 Jul 12
US manufacturing contracts for 1st time in 3 years The US manufacturing sector shrank unexpectedly in June for the first time in nearly three years as new orders tumbled. Business • 02 Jul 12
US manufacturing contracts for 1st time in 3 years The US manufacturing sector shrank unexpectedly in June for the first time in nearly three years as new orders tumbled. Business • 02 Jul 12
