Strong gain seen as evidence economic slowdown will be brief
Shortfall for Q$ likely to improve as oil prices retreat
Core inflation slips to lowest level since June 2005
National net worth reaches $146,700 per person in Q3
Jobless claims drop by 20,000
Value of shipments hits lowest level in nearly two years
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly jumped during November as the holiday season began, providing a fourth-quarter boost to the slowing economy.Sales advanced by a seasonally adjusted 1.0% from the previous month, the U.S. Commerce Department said today. October sales decreased by 0.1%, revised from a previously reported 0.4% decline.Wall Street had expected November sales to advance, […]
Energy exports tumble 11.5%
Lossses in manufacturing and construction offset gains in other sectors
Factory orders tumble in October; Services sector advances in November