November FOMC Statement Points to Moderated Business Investment Growth
The Federal Open Market Committee has released its statement on the decision on whether or not to raise interest rates. As expected, no rate hike was announced at this current meeting for........»»
U.S. consumer spending rises steadily; inflation remains tame
WASHINGTON (Reuters - U.S. consumer spending rose steadily in December, but tepid income gains pointed to moderate consumption growth this year, which together with slumping business investment likely set the economy on a slower growth path this year......»»
U.S. economy misses Trump"s 3% growth target in 2019
The U.S. economy missed the Trump administration's 3% growth target for a second straight year, posting its slowest annual growth in three years in 2019 as the slump in business investment deepened amid damaging trade tensions......»»
U.S. business investment weak; consumer confidence at five-month high
New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods dropped by the most in eight months in December and shipments were weak, suggesting business investment contracted further in the fourth quarter and remained a drag on economic growth......»»
U.S. core capital goods orders record largest drop in eight months
New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods dropped by the most in eight months in December and shipments were weak, suggesting business investment contracted further in the fourth quarter and was a drag on economic growth......»»
U.S. business inventories rebound in October
U.S. business inventories increased in October, lifted by stocks at retailers, suggesting inventory investment could again contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter......»»
Global PMIs: China services hits 7-month highs
Activity in China's services accelerated to a seven-month high in November, according to the latest PMI readings on the sector, but business growth in the euro zone was close to stagnant. David Pollard reports......»»
U.S. economy picks up in third-quarter; data surprise on the upside
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, and there are signs the downturn in business investment may be drawing to a close......»»
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised higher; business investment stabilizing
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, and there are signs the downturn in business investment could be drawing to a close......»»
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth raised; business investment stabilizing
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, and there are signs the downturn in business investment could be drawing to a close......»»
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, amid a stronger pace of inventory accumulation and a less steep decline in business investment......»»
IFO: Germany heading for Q4 growth, but...
Business morale in Germany rose in November. But the influential IFO institute's latest survey also lists plenty of reasons why it shouldn't be. David Pollard reports......»»
Euro zone business activity gloomy in November, scant hope for improvement
Euro zone business growth has almost ground to a halt this month as a downturn in the manufacturing industry appears to be increasingly affecting the bloc’s dominant services industry, a survey showed on Friday. Ciara Lee reports.....»»
11 of the best credit card offers in November, from up to 200,000 Capital One miles to the new Amex Green card
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Signing up for a rewards credit card and earning its welcome bonus is one of the easiest ways to earn a ton of points, .....»»
Consumers underpin U.S. economy as business spending slumps
U.S. economic growth slowed less than expected in the third quarter as a further contraction in business investment was offset by resilient consumer spending, further allaying financial market fears of a recession......»»
Here"s why the economy may not ultimately decide the 2020 election
Reuters America is mired in a period of languid economic growth — a development marked by a sharp decrease in business investment and companies pulling back on hiring in a period of unpredictabil.....»»
Consumers support U.S. economy as business spending slumps
U.S. economic growth slowed less than expected in the third quarter as a further contraction in business investment was offset by resilient consumer spending, further allaying financial market fears of a recession......»»
U.S. economy grows 1.9%
U.S. economic growth slowed less than expected in the third quarter. Resilient consumer spending offset declining business investment. As Fred Katayama reports, that allayed fears of a recession......»»
Consumers prop up U.S. economy as business spending retrenches
U.S. economic growth slowed less than expected in the third quarter as declining business investment was offset by resilient consumer spending and a rebound in exports, further allaying financial market fears of a recession......»»
GDP shows U.S. economy"s growth tapers to 1.9% in 3rd quarter
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The U.S. economy expanded at a mild 1.9% annual pace in the third quarter, decelerating slightly from the spring owing to a decline in business investment and smalle.....»»
U.S. economy slows marginally in the third quarter
U.S. economic growth slowed less than expected in the third quarter as declining business investment was offset by resilient consumer spending and a rebound in exports, which could further allay financial market fears of a recession......»»