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A private forecast of economic activity over the next six months edged up less than expected in October, signaling slow, bumpy growth next year.
Analysts expect a private forecast of U.S. economic activity rose for the seventh straight month in October, a sign the recovery will continue next year although probably at a plodding pace.
A private forecast of economic activity rose for the sixth straight month in September, a sign the economy will keep growing next year.
Analysts expect a private sector group's forecast of economic activity rose for the sixth straight month in September, a sign the economy will keep growing next year.
The Conference Board's leading economic indicators are offering positive signs about the economy's future. They've risen for five months straight — a sign not only that the recession has likely ended, but also that we'll probably see growth continue into next year.
A research group's measure of employment, stocks and other indicators suggests that the recession will end this summer, if it hasn't already.
Several African nations are among those that have made great improvements in how their people are governed, with Botswana even on a par with many more-developed Western nations, the World Bank and the Brookings Institution said in a report released Monday.
A private research group's forecast of economic activity rose in May by the largest amount in more than five years, the latest sign that the recession is easing.
A private research's group forecast of economic activity rose more than expected in April, the first gain in seven months and fresh evidence that the recession could end later this year.
A private sector group's index of leading economic indicators dropped less than expected in February, but its broad decline of the past 19 months persisted and is unlikely to end until next year.
A private sector group's monthly forecast of economic activity likely dropped in February after two months of unexpected increases, which were mainly due to the federal government's pumping money into the economy
A private sector measure of economic activity jumped unexpectedly in January for a second straight monthly increase, due mainly to federal efforts to expand the money supply.
A private research group's measure of the economy's health fell again in November and its six-month rate of decline hit the worst level since 1991.
The economy's health worsened in October as stocks, building permits and consumer expectations all fell, a private research group said Thursday.
The economy's health dropped for the second consecutive month in August as building permits dropped and unemployment claims rose, a private business group said Thursday.
A private business group's measure of the economy's health showed the largest drop in one year as stocks fell, new building permits declined and unemployment rose.
The White House on Tuesday directed four agencies to develop yardsticks for charting changes in the amount and quality of the nation's water.
A private business groups says that its index of leading economic indicators rose Thursday, reversing five months of decline. But the indicators are down significantly from a year ago, leaving recession fears festering.
A gauge of future economic activity dropped in February for the fifth consecutive month, suggesting that the weakening U.S economy could, indeed, be slipping into recession.
The economy's slowdown could accelerate in the coming months due to rising costs and the sinking housing market, a gauge of future business activity suggested Wednesday.
Blue Chip, White Cotton: What Underwear Says About the EconomyFor one answer to the nation's most pressing economic question -- when will the recession end? -- just take a peek inside the American man's underwear drawer.There may be some new pairs there, judging by recent reports from retailers and analysts, and that could mean better days …
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Facts on Florida's births, deaths, migrationSome facts about Florida's population changes from July 2007 to July 2008, according to the U.S. Census population estimates released this month.
March new home sales down 0.6 percentThe government says new U.S. home sales dipped slightly last month, but still beat expectations as builders start to see long-awaited encouraging signs.
March existing home sales fall by 3 percentA real estate group says sales of previously occupied homes sank by an unexpectedly large amount from February to March, dashing hopes of a spring housing recovery.
U.S. jobless claims jump more than expectedNew U.S. jobless claims rose more than expected to 640,000 last week, with continuing claims topping 6.1 million, the government said Thursday.
Census: More Americans just staying putThe number of Americans who moved declined sharply last year, reaching the lowest percentage in 60 years as people grappled with fewer jobs and tighter credit.
Utah has 12,000 houses in foreclosureUtah has about 12,000 homes in foreclosure, according to the foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc.
New jobless claims fall unexpectedly to 610KThe number of newly laid-off Americans requesting unemployment insurance benefits fell last week, a sign that job cuts could be easing.
Consumer prices dip unexpectedly in MarchConsumer prices dipped unexpectedly in March, leaving inflation over the past year falling at the fastest clip in more than a half-century.
Retail sales tumble in MarchSales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly fell in March, snapping two months of increases, as motor vehicle and electronic good purchases declined.
Domestic abuse on rise as economy sinksSome hospitals report seeing more than twice as many shaken babies as a year ago. Deaths from domestic violence have increased sharply in some areas.
Obama's top economic adviser: 'free-fall' endingThe economy's steep plunge appears to be ending, a top presidential adviser said, but he refused to predict how high the unemployment rate will rise before a sustainable recovery begins.
Visits to Sin City down 8 percent in FebruaryTourism officials in Las Vegas say visitor volume was down 8 percent in February from the same month one year ago, with convention attendance down nearly 35 percent.
Consumers slashed credit card spending in Feb.Consumer borrowing plunged more than expected in February as Americans cut back their use of credit cards by a record amount.
Government may prop up federal loan programThe Obama administration soon may be forced to subsidize the government's mortgage insurance program with taxpayer dollars as economic troubles cause defaults and foreclosures to surge.
European Central Bank cuts key interest rateThe European Central Bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate to a record low of 1.25 percent as it tackles the economic downturn plaguing the 16 countries that use the euro.
Weekly jobless claims rise to 26-year highThe number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose to its highest level in over 26 years last week.
Hawaii struggles through another tough monthThe slide continues for Hawaii's tourism industry with double-digit declines in the number of tourists to Hawaii and visitor spending in February stemming from the global economic crisis.
Indiana's Elkhart tops metro jobless listUnemployment rates moved higher in all of the nation's largest metropolitan areas in February with Indiana's Elkhart-Goshen registering the biggest annual increases.
Construction spending falls for 5th monthConstruction spending fell for a fifth straight month in February as another big drop in home building offset a slight rebound in nonresidential construction.
U.S. manufacturing activity shrank in MarchA trade group's measure of the health of the manufacturing sector contracted for the 14th straight month in March, but at a slower pace than expected.
Study: Plavix plus aspirin helps prevent strokesTaking the blood thinner Plavix along with aspirin helped prevent strokes and heart attacks in people with a common heartbeat abnormality, researchers said.
Wind may spread disease faster than thoughtPlant and human diseases that travel with the wind can spread more quickly than previously believed, according to a study.
Consumer spending rises for second monthU.S. consumer spending rose for a second straight month in February, while incomes reversed the previous month's gains, government data showed on Friday.
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