Modest job gains are expected for the month of April as growth slows from what seemed to be a rapid spurt early in the first […]
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Manufacturing Activity Slows After Months of Rapid Growth
By Ken Christensen U.S. factories expanded at a quick pace in the last two quarters, but their momentum will slow in April. The Institute for […]
Auto Industry Thrives Despite Economic Fears
Total vehicle sales are expected to increase for the month of April, as Americans look to replace their aging cars and trucks with newer, more […]
The Gap Between Personal Income and Outlays is Expected to Continue in March
It’s all about the jobs market April 29, 2012 By Natalia V. Osipova American consumers’ appetite continue to outpace salaries and wages. Analysts say […]
Overall Durable Goods Expected to Continue Plunging In March
Overall durable goods orders are expected to show a slight decrease in March confirming a slow economic recovery ever since the beginning of the quarter. […]
Home Prices Expected to Fall More Slowly in February
Home prices are expected to drop at a slower rate for the second month in a row, a sign of a new, if faint, stabilization […]
Existing Home Sales for March Expected to Rise
A surprisingly warm weather, low mortgage rates and an overall positive economic outlook will likely drive the US existing home sales up for March. The […]
Excluding Autos, Retail Sales Still Going Strong
A sharp drop in auto sales will likely drag down the overall increase in retail sales, but other sectors are likely to show strong gains. […]
As More Shoppers Go Online, Retailers Close Stores, Open Warehouses
Best Buy, a consumer electronics retailer, will close 50 stores this year. Sears, best known for selling appliances, tires and tools, also plans to close […]
Europe’s failing economy: a one-two punch for U.S. exports
The global consequences of weak demand in Europe will likely drive up the U.S. trade deficit for February and in the coming months. In January, […]