Fed survey finds modest gains in the US economy in February

President Donald Trump's new North America trade agreement would give the U.S. economy only a modest boost, an independent federal agency reports. .....»»

U.S. construction spending increased for a third straight month in February, boosted by gains in both private and public construction projects, offering some good news on the economy following a string of weak reports......»»

The latest China Beige Book report released Wednesday found "an unmistakable first-quarter recovery" driven by increased credit, running counter to Beijing's stated efforts to reduce reliance on debt......»»

A survey of economic conditions in the U.S. rose in February for the first time in five months, perhaps a sign growth is poised to pick up a bit after a very slow start early in the year. The leading economic index increased 0.2%......»»

U.S. consumer prices rose for the first time in four months in February, but the pace of the increase was modest, resulting in the smallest annual gain in nearly 2-1/2 years......»»

U.S. job growth almost stalled in February, with the economy creating only 20,000 jobs amid a contraction in payrolls in construction and several other sectors, which could raise concerns about a sharp slowdown in economic activity......»»

U.S. job growth almost stalled in February, with the economy creating only 20,000 jobs as construction and retail payrolls dropped, which could raise concerns about a sharp slowdown in economic activity......»»

American manufacturers grew their businesses in February at the slowest pace since the election of President Donald Trump in November 2016, offering more proof the U.S. economy has gotten off to a slow start this year......»»

Our latest survey finds professional money managers upbeat about the global economy, corporate earnings, and equities......»»

Economists estimate 185,000 jobs were added in March. Some expect a sharper slowdown after mild weather boosted February's gains to a booming 3.....»»

The Canadian economy expanded at a faster pace than expected in February, fueled by a rebound in oil and gas extraction and widespread gains that reinforced expectations the Bank of Canada will raise rates again later this year......»»

A new survey from the Commonwealth Fund finds that the gains in insurance coverage from the Affordable Care Act are starting to erode. The uninsured rate among working-age people, between the ages of 19 and 64, stands at 15.5 percent nationwide, up .....»»

Stocks are lower this morning as the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in April......»»

The Trump Expansion Continues to Deliver Jobs The US economy has delivered steady, modest gains for most Americans since the Great Recession ended in Y 2009. President Trump’s policies have e.....»»

Small businesses hired workers at a slower pace in June, the second straight month of weakening job gains despite an overall healthy economy......»»

Small businesses hired workers at a slower pace in June, the second straight month of weakening job gains despite an overall healthy economy......»»

A closely watched survey is showing that economic growth across the 19-country eurozone moderated at the start of the third quarter......»»

The U.S. dollar briefly pared some of its gains after U.S. GDP data revealed that the U.S. economy expanded 4.1%--less than exp.....»»

U.S. stock-index futures pared modest gains and were flat on Friday after government data showed the economy added 157.000 jobs last month, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.9%. The headlin.....»»

Gold prices posted modest gains Friday, on their way to a weekly advance, though pinned below the key $1,200 level ahead of a much-awaited update on the U.S. economy and interest-rate policy from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell......»»