FOMC Minutes: Fed Cautiously Optimistic about Economy
Though several members agreed that the U.S. economy is moving towards their objectives, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in...
Economy
U.S. Foreign Trade Deficit Expands in May
The U.S. international trade deficit widened in May to $41.9 billion, up $1.2 billion from April. The increase reflects a...
Non-Manufacturing ISM Index Grows Slowly in June
The Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business Index was 56 in June, 0.3 points higher than in May. (Index readings above...
New Orders Decreased in May
New orders for manufactured goods fell 0.1 percent in May to $470.5 billion, the Commerce Department said today. The decline...
223,000 More Jobs in June
The U.S. economy added 223,000 non-farm jobs in June, the Labor Department said today.
ISM Manufacturing Index Reports Solid Growth for June
The ISM Manufacturing Index rose to 53.5 points in June, tying the highest reading of the year. Index readings above...
Construction Spending Increased in May
Construction spending increased 0.8 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $1,035.8 billion. April spending was...
ADP: Private Sector Added 237,000 Jobs in June
According to the ADP National Employment report, the private sector added 237,000 jobs in June, as both the goods-producing and...
Energy and Retail Sectors Cut Jobs in First Half of 2015
Employers announced plans to shed 44,842 workers from their payrolls in June, following the 41,034 planned job cuts announced in...
Home Prices Increased in April
The 20-City Case-Schiller Composite gained 4.9 percent year-over-year in April, slightly lower than March’s gain of 5 percent. The 10-City...
