Extended Unemployment Benefits Don't Discourage Job Seeking: Fed by CNBC May 15th 2013 12:33PM Despite arguments to the contrary, giving unemployed Americans extended jobless benefits of up to 99 weeks didn't prevent them from taking jobs, according a new report.
U.S. Factory Output Sees Broad Decline in April by The Associated Press May 15th 2013 9:35AM U.S. factories cut back sharply on production in April, as auto companies cranked out fewer cars and most other industries reduced output.
Producer Prices Post Biggest Drop in Three Years by Reuters May 15th 2013 8:57AM U.S. producer prices recorded their largest drop in three years in April as gasoline and food costs tumbled.
America's First Big-City Bankruptcy of 2013 by Rich Smith May 15th 2013 5:00AM For the time being at least, Detroit can claim the distinction of having been the biggest U.S. city to ever go completely bust.
Cheaper Oil Drives Import Prices Down in April by Reuters May 14th 2013 8:45AM U.S. import prices fell in April due to a drop in oil costs, a positive sign for household finances that also pointed to benign inflation pressures.
Business Inventories Flat in March; Sales Down Sharply by The Associated Press May 13th 2013 10:22AM U.S. business inventories were unchanged in March for a second straight month, while business sales fell the most since June.
April Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rise by Reuters May 13th 2013 8:48AM U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in April as households bought automobiles, building materials and a range of other goods, pointing to underlying strength in the economy.
