Deficit Widens as Imports Increase More Than Exports
The U.S. international trade deficit increased in March, rising to $51.4 billion, up from $35.9 billion in February.
Economy
Non-Manufacturing ISM Index Rises in April
The Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business Index was 57.8 in April, up 1.3 points from 56.5 in March.
New Factory Orders Increase for First Time in Seven Months
New orders for manufactured goods increased 2.1 percent to $476.5 billion in March following a revised 0.1 percent decline in...
Consumer Sentiment Rebounded in April
Consumer sentiment rose in April, according to the University of Michigan survey, rising 2.9 points above March’s reading.
ISM Manufacturing Index Growth Remains Slow
The ISM manufacturing index was unchanged at 51.5 points in April. Index readings above 50 indicate expansion in the manufacturing...
Construction Spending Fell in March
Construction spending declined 0.6 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $966.6 billion.
Personal Income Growth Slowed in March
Personal income increased $6.2 billion, or less than 0.1 percent in March, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis—a sharp...
Keating Discusses Interest Rates on Reuters TV
With the Federal Open Market Committee meeting yesterday, ABA President and CEO Frank Keating appeared on Reuters TV to discuss...
Fed: Growth Slowed Due to ‘Transitory Factors’
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee in its April 29 statement noted that economic growth slowed during the winter months,...
At a Standstill? The Debate over ‘Secular Stagnation’
Are there prospects for growth in the U.S. economy?
