Durable Goods Orders Rise Sharply in April
Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods rose more than expected in April, a sign of resilience in the factory sector.
Economic Indicators
Economy Shrugging off Spring Slowdown, Reports Suggest
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
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
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
Ground-breaking for new U.S. homes plummeted more than expected in April from an almost five-year high.
U.S. Homebuilders' Confidence Climbs in May
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rebounded in May, reflecting improved sales trends during the spring home-selling season.
U.S. Factory Output Sees Broad Decline in April
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
U.S. producer prices recorded their largest drop in three years in April as gasoline and food costs tumbled.
Cheaper Oil Drives Import Prices Down in April
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
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
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.
Wholesale Inventories Rise in March as Sales Fall Sharply
Wholesale businesses stepped up their restocking of supplies in March, but their sales fell sharply, a government report shows.
Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly 5½ Years
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level in nearly 5½ years last week, despite federal budget cuts.
U.S. Home Prices Surge 10.5% in March
A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006.
9 Numbers That'll Tell You How the Economy's Really Doing
We've whittled the vast universe of economic data down to these nine key numbers that will give you a quick handle on the health of the economy.