Economic Report: U.S. trade deficit shrinks again in February to lowest level in eight months
The nation’s trade deficit fell 3.4% in February to the lowest level in eight months owing to higher exports of autos an...
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Economic Report: Durable-goods orders slump 1.6% in February and investment slackens again
Orders for durable or long-lasting goods fell in February for the first time in four months and business investment cont...
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fall in February
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in February, the latest sign economic growth has shifted into low gear as stimulus f...
Economic Report: New-home sales rise in February to 11-month high, but earlier figures are revised lower
Sales of newly-constructed homes were much higher in February, but earlier months’ data were marked down, leaving the ho...
Economic Report: Existing-home sales roar back in February, touching an 11-month high
Sales of previously-owned homes surged back, leaving forecasts in the dust, reaffirming strong demand for housing amid f...
Economic Report: Inflation perk ups in February, CPI shows, but not enough to set off any alarm bells
Americans paid more for rent, food, gas and clothes in February, triggering the biggest increase in inflation in fourth...
Economic Report: Inflation perks up in February, CPI shows, but not enough to stop downward trend in prices
Americans paid more for rent, food, gas and clothes in February, triggering the biggest increase in inflation in fourth...
U.S. Added 20,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment at 3.8%
Even with a weak report, the gains extend the record streak of hiring to 101 months.
February Jobs Report: Here’s What to Watch For
It will be hard to match January’s big gain, but another strong increase in payrolls is expected, with continued wage gr...
China February exports tumble the most in three years, heighten global slowdown fears
China's exports tumbled the most in three years in February while imports fell for a third straight month, pointing...
February's jobs report should show whether there's anything to really fear about economy
February's employment report is expected to show strong job and wage growth, and could signal that the economy'...
Market Snapshot: Stocks end lower after failed Trump-Kim summit, but benchmarks log strong February gains
U.S. stocks end lower Thursday after a sudden breakdown in denuclearization talks with North Korea weighed on sentiment...
Market Snapshot: Stocks slip after failed Trump-Kim summit, but indexes set for strong February gains
U.S. stock benchmarks slumped late-Thursday afternoon, but indexes were set to book a second month of gains.
‘The Lego Movie 2’ leads the top grossing domestic films for February 2019
Without a hit like ‘Black Panther,’ the February 2019 box office misses last year’s record ticket sales for the month.
Economic Report: Leading index for U.S. economy falls in February, but there’s a catch
A survey of economic conditions in the U.S. fell in February fro the second month in a row and reflected a recent slowdo...
Economic Report: Philly Fed manufacturing index slumps into negative territory in February for the first time in nearly three years
The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index dropped sharply into negative territory. The index fell to a seasonally adjuste...
Economic Report: Jobless claims climb again in February; chink in labor market’s armor?
The number of people who applied for jobless benefits in the past month rose to a one-year high, a possible sign the U.S...
Market Extra: 4 charts that show why a stock-market rally has taken hold on Wall Street in February
Stocks are levitating higher on Wall Street, with major benchmarks and a few market gauges offering some more definitive...