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U.S. retail sales up solidly in a sign of consumer optimism

Shoppers appear unconcerned about signs of economic trouble

  • August 15, 2019 August 15, 2019
  • 10:34

Widespread cost increases drive up U.S. consumer prices in July

Figures suggest inflation is picking up slightly

  • August 13, 2019 August 13, 2019
  • 10:17

U.S. retail sales rise 0.4% in June in sign of consumer health

Consumer confidence remains high in spite of economic uncertainties

  • July 16, 2019 July 16, 2019
  • 10:08

Trump says he will tap economists for 2 key Fed vacancies

The president announced his planned nominations in a tweet on Tuesday

  • July 3, 2019 August 20, 2019
  • 10:13

U.S. consumers increase spending a modest 0.4% in May

Consumer confidence slipped, but remains high

  • June 28, 2019 June 28, 2019
  • 10:18

Q&A: Stocks soar while bonds are signalling gloom. What’s up?

Experts share their insights

  • June 21, 2019 August 20, 2019
  • 10:14

U.S. unemployment holds steady at 3.6% in May, but jobs growth slows

Employers added just 75,000 jobs during the month

  • June 7, 2019 June 20, 2019
  • 10:39

U.S. home sales fall 4.9% in slow start to spring buying season

The drop followed an 11.2% gain the previous month

  • April 22, 2019 June 20, 2019
  • 13:43

Hiring rebounds as U.S. employers add a solid 196,000 jobs

The unemployment rate remained at 3.8%

  • April 5, 2019 June 20, 2019
  • 12:23

U.S. home price gains fall to lowest in more than 6 years

Housing starts slumped to 8.7% in February

  • March 26, 2019 July 23, 2019
  • 10:10