More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff
AP - 22 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.

Weak jobless claims, future economic activity data
AP - 3 days ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - A gauge of future economic activity and a report on unemployment benefits signaled Thursday that the recovery likely will remain weak in the coming months.

Oct. home construction, permits fall unexpectedly
AP - 4 days ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Construction of new homes unexpectedly plunged last month, as builders waited to see whether lawmakers would extend a tax credit for homebuyers.

Industrial output rises less than expected in Oct.
AP - 5 days ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent in October, a smaller-than-expected increase that signals a bumpy recovery ahead.

Foreign demand rises for long-term US assets
AP - 5 days ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Foreign demand for long-term U.S. financial assets rose in September as China and other countries boosted their holdings of Treasury securities.

Businesses cut inventories for 13th straight month
AP - 6 days ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Businesses slashed inventories for a 13th consecutive month in September although the pace of reductions slowed from the previous month. The economic rebound is expected to remain tentative until businesses switch to rebuilding their stockpiles.

Federal deficit sets October record of $176.4B
AP - 1 week ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal deficit hit a record for October as the new budget year began where the old one ended: with the government awash in red ink.

Consumer borrowing drops $14.8B in September
AP - 3 weeks ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions. Economists worry the declines in borrowing will drag on the fledgling recovery.

Wholesale inventories fall, sales grow in Sept.
AP - 3 weeks ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Businesses cut inventories at the wholesale level for a record 13th consecutive month in September, but sales rose for a sixth straight time.

October sales offer relief to merchants
AP - 3 weeks ago

NEW YORK (AP) - October's retail sales results, the best performance since April 2008, show that Americans are spending a little more. But will they be willing to pay full price this holiday season?