Reading Real Estate Tea Leaves: What Housing Market Data Shows by Justin Loiseu May 20th 2013 5:00AM Buying a house is the ultimate indicator of consumer confidence; building more of them is an early hint at an economic upturn. So what are the housing reports pointing to now?
Economy Shrugging off Spring Slowdown, Reports Suggest by Reuters May 17th 2013 10:16AM U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded in early May to the highest level in nearly six years as Americans felt better about their financial and economic prospects.
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.
