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U.S. factory output rose strongly in October
WASHINGTON — U.S. industrial production rose in October at the fastest rate in three months. Factories made more trucks, electronics and business equipment, a sign that manufacturing is recovering after […]
Manufacturing growth slowed slightly in October
WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing grew more slowly in October, hampered by weaker demand for exports and slower production at factories. But companies ordered more goods, factories slashed their stockpiles and […]
More people sought unemployment aid last week
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, a sign that the job market remains weak. Weekly applications increased by 6,000 to a […]
U.S. economy continues to grow modestly
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy is managing to grow modestly, reports Monday showed, despite high U.S. unemployment and growing alarm about Europe’s debt crisis. Manufacturing expanded in September more than […]
Service firms grew at slightly faster pace
WASHINGTON — Service firms that employ 90 percent of the U.S. work force expanded at a slightly faster pace in August. But the sector remains too weak to help an […]
Service firms grew at slightly faster pace
WASHINGTON — Service firms that employ 90 percent of the U.S. work force expanded at a slightly faster pace in August. But the sector remains too weak to help an […]
Manufacturing growth hits lowest level in 2 years
WASHINGTON — Manufacturers had their weakest growth in two years in July, a sign that the economy could weaken this summer. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of […]
U.S. service sector grew in June, but at slower pace
WASHINGTON — The U.S. service sector, which employs nearly 90 percent of America’s work force, expanded for a 19th consecutive month in June. But growth slowed from May, a sign […]
Factories busier in June after spring slump
NEW YORK — U.S. factory activity picked up in June after a sluggish May, helped by lower gas prices and some easing of supply disruptions. The Institute for Supply Management, […]
Manufacturing companies grow faster in June
NEW YORK — A private trade group says that U.S. manufacturing activity recovered somewhat in June from a sharp slowdown in May. The factory sector has been the primary driver […]
US economic data take center stage in markets
LONDON — Global stocks were steady Wednesday ahead of a raft of U.S. economic figures which will culminate in the key monthly jobs data at the end of the week, […]
Stocks fall sharply after weak data on jobs
Serious doubts about the health of the jobs market and the broader economy have investors on edge. Stocks are falling sharply Wednesday after private payroll processor ADP said that 179,000 […]
