Housing starts slumped to 8.7% in February
The inversion is an early warning sign of potential recession
Officials expect economic growth of just 2.1% this year, down from the previous projection of 2.3%.
On Wednesday, analysts expect a scaled back projection from two interest rate hikes this year to one — or none at all
The charges come two years after the automaker settled with the U.S. over criminal and civil charges
Inflation may pick up thanks to higher wages, some economists say
Sales increased just 0.2% after a sharp fall of 1.6% in December
The unemployment rate fell, though, and average hourly pay rose
Ground breaking jumped 18.6%, led by single-family houses
U.S. benchmark index has gained 309% since bottoming out in march 2009