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Americans spending a bit more as gas prices fall

WASHINGTON — Americans are starting to see some relief from higher gas prices, a change that could revive the economy in the months ahead.

May 15 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Job growth slowed again in April; rate ticks down

WASHINGTON — One month of slower job growth might have been a blip. Two suggest a worrisome trend: The economy may be faltering again.

May 5 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

US manufacturing grows at fastest pace since June

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing grew last month at the fastest pace in 10 months. New orders, production and a measure of hiring all rose.

May 1 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

US factories help job recovery endure in March

WASHINGTON — A resurgent U.S. job market that has lifted the economy appears to be enduring.

Mar 15 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Obama seeks to broaden reach of housing assistance

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Conceding his earlier housing programs have fallen short, President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed a vast expansion of government assistance to homeowners, aiming to make lower lending rates a possibility for millions of borrowers who have not been able to get out from under burdensome mortgages.

Feb 1 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

EU seeks to save the euro, but S&P isn’t convinced

PARIS (AP) — Seeking to restore confidence in the euro, the leaders of France and Germany jointly have called for changes to the European Union treaty so that countries using the euro would face automatic penalties if budget deficits ran too high.

Dec 5 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Consumers hit retail stores to give economy boost

WASHINGTON — Consumers are giving a modest lift to the economy. They spent more on trucks, electronics and building supplies in October to boost retail sales for the fifth straight month.

Nov 15 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

New-home sales fall, 2011 could be worst year yet

WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes fell for the third straight month in July, a sign that housing remains a drag on the economy. If the current pace continues, 2011 would be the worst year for new-home sales in nearly half a century.Sales fell nearly 1 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 298,000, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. That’s less than half the 700,000 that economists say represent a healthy market.

Aug 23 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »