WASHINGTON — American consumers boosted their spending by just 0.1% in August, the smallest gain in six months, even as their incomes rose at a solid pace.
September 27, 2019Latest News Updates From Christopher Rugaber
Consumer Spending Rises 0.1% in August
Retail Sales Rise Moderately as Auto Buying Jumps
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose moderately in August, driven higher by a jump in auto buying and healthy online sales. But there also were signs that consumers have become more cautious.
September 13, 2019Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% in July Amid Widespread Cost Increases
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in July, pushed higher by more expensive gas, medical care and housing.
August 13, 2019US Retail Sales Rise 0.4% in June in Sign of Consumer Health
U.S. retail sales rose at a solid pace in June, providing crucial support to the economy at a time when other drivers of growth have faded.
July 16, 2019US Orders for Long-Lasting Goods Fall 2.1% in April
WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for large manufactured goods fell sharply in April, pulled down by lower demand for commercial aircraft and cars.
May 24, 2019US Job Openings Tumble in February
The number of available jobs in the United States fell sharply in February after reaching a record level the previous month, a sign that businesses may pull back a bit on hiring.
April 9, 2019Job Openings Slip 3.4% in November to Still-Strong 6.9 Million
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings fell in November from the previous month, but the number of available positions remained healthy.
January 8, 2019October Job Openings Rise to Second Highest on Record
WASHINGTON — The number of open jobs rose in October to the second highest on record, evidence that U.S. employers remain determined to hire despite ongoing trade disputes and rocky financial markets.
December 10, 2018Businesses Added a Solid 179,000 Jobs Last Month
WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses hired new workers at a solid pace in November, adding 179,000 jobs, according to a private survey.
December 6, 2018Wholesale Prices Jump 0.6%, Most in Six Years
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices rose by the most in six years last month, led higher by more expensive gas, food and chemicals. The Labor Department said Nov. 9 that the producer price index — which measures price increases before they reach the consumer — leapt 0.6% in October, after a smaller 0.2% rise in September.
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