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.
Obama Shifts Focus to Jobs by The Associated Press May 17th 2013 8:02AM President Barack Obama leaves behind scandal-focused Washington to focus on the country's slowly improving jobs picture.
Consumer Prices Tumble in April, Driven Down by Gas Prices by Reuters May 16th 2013 8:58AM A sharp drop in gasoline costs led U.S. consumer prices to tumble in April by the most in more than four years.
U.S. Housing Starts Plummet in April, But Permits Surge by The Associated Press May 16th 2013 8:47AM Ground-breaking for new U.S. homes plummeted more than expected in April from an almost five-year high.
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.
Lower Deficit Predictions May Hamper U.S. Budget Deal by The Associated Press May 15th 2013 6:17AM The recovering economy is producing greater tax revenues, but an improving deficit picture also reflects the accumulating effects of prior rounds of spending cuts.
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.
