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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 »

US consumer prices up because of higher gas costs

WASHINGTON — A sharp jump in gas prices drove a measure of U.S. consumer costs up in February. But outside higher pump prices, inflation stayed mild.

Mar 16 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

US stocks waver, then end the day mixed

NEW YORK — It was a mundane end to an electrifying week on the stock market.

Mar 16 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 »

Stocks record biggest gains of year; Dow up 218

NEW YORK — Bank stocks turbocharged a rally across the financial markets Tuesday, and all three major stock indexes posted their biggest gains of the year.

Mar 13 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Homebuilders missing out on economic recovery

WASHINGTON — For homebuilders, it hardly feels like an economic recovery. Nearly two years after the recession ended, the pace of construction is inching along at less than half the level considered healthy. Single-family home building, the bulk of the market, has dropped 11 percent in that time. And there’s no sign it will improve soon.

May 17 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »