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 U.S. Retail Sales Stumble in February Sales at retailers dropped last month. But the trend for consumer spending is still solid, and March looks strong MAY 2, 2005 "Measured" Hikes Still on Tap? Given some weaker-than-expected data, S&P says the Fed isn't likely to signal an accelerated pace in rate increases at its May 3 meeting DECEMBER 8, 2004 No Holiday Punch for Chain Stores Disappointing Christmas sales suggest consumers aren't in a real spending mood. Overall, though, the economy is growing at a steady pace NOVEMBER 23, 2004 Making Sense of the Dollar's Drop S&P on the currency's sharp decline, why it will continue, and what it means for Federal Reserve policy JULY 30, 2004 Economy Grows Modestly The 3.0% gain in gross domestic product for the second quarter was weaker than economists expected JUNE 28, 2004 After Greenspan, Who? The 78-year-old Fed chief has just begun another term, but a slew of new hires suggests a deep pool of potential heirs is being assembled JUNE 7, 2004 Job Growth Blossoms in May The month's better than expected data make a Fed rate hike in June nearly certain APRIL 14, 2004 Consumer Prices Jump Higher than expected inflation will raise expectations that a rate hike will come sooner than later APRIL 2, 2004 What the Jobs Number Won't Do The March report's headline figure of 308,000 has some curious aspects. And even if perfectly accurate, it's not enough to budge the Fed MARCH 5, 2004 Job Growth Disappoints -- Again The employment report signals that hiring won't pick up as rapidly as hoped -- and allows the Fed to bide its time on hiking rates MARCH 2, 2004 Greenspan Goes Conceptual The Fed chief capped his busy week by pondering the right balance in intellectual property protection for maximum U.S. growth FEBRUARY 27, 2004 GDP Gets Revised Higher Higher personal spending helps lift the economy's growth rate for the fourth quarter. Also: updates on Chicago PMI and consumer sentiment FEBRUARY 24, 2004 An Erosion of Confidence The Conference Board's latest consumer survey confirms what others have found: Job-market worries are weighing heavily FEBRUARY 20, 2004 Consumer Prices Rise The increase came predominantly from a jump in energy-related items. But short-term consumer price trends are mostly still very cool JANUARY 30, 2004 The Recovery: From a Gallop to a Trot The 4.0% preliminary GDP rate for the fourth quarter disappointed the Street, but may not make much difference to Fed policy JANUARY 9, 2004 A Chilly December for the Labor Market The paltry job growth seen in the month's employment report means the Fed can take its time on raising interest rates JANUARY 2, 2004 Some New Year's Cheer for U.S. Manufacturing A key gauge of factory activity showed surprising strength in December, posting its highest reading in two decades DECEMBER 5, 2003 Jobs Picture Remains Positive Despite the disappointing increase in payrolls, the November employment data still signal an improving labor market DECEMBER 1, 2003 Factories Hum Louder in November With inventory levels depleted, manufacturers now have no choice but to keep up with ongoing strong demand NOVEMBER 25, 2003 GDP Gets Revised Higher Economic growth was much stronger than expected in the third quarter. Consumer confidence also jumped NOVEMBER 14, 2003 Wholesale Prices Surge The gain in the PPI was largely due to the changeover by auto makers to a new model year. Also: updates on consumer sentiment, retail sales, and industrial production OCTOBER 30, 2003 The Surprises Inside the GDP Stunner Beyond the headline 7.2% third-quarter growth rate are some welcome improvements in business spending on equipment and software OCTOBER 16, 2003 Consumer Prices Rise The Philadelphia Fed survey shows a big jump in manufacturing, plus updates on industrial production, capacity utilization, and jobless claims OCTOBER 10, 2003 Wholesale Prices Rise More Than Forecast The latest report shows prices excluding food and energy were flat. Also: the trade deficit narrows in August OCTOBER 3, 2003 Employment Picture Improves The rise in payrolls in September shows that the labor market may finally be improving with the economy SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 Economic Growth Revised Higher Also: Consumer sentiment slips SEPTEMBER 12, 2003 Retail Sales Rise Disappoints Also, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index falls, while wholesale prices edge higer SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 The Risks of Getting Tough with China Lawmakers who want to punish Beijing for declining to revalue the yuan don't recognize that the unintended consequences could be dire SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 A Cruel Summer for the Labor Market The August employment report showed a greater-than-expected decline in jobs -- and few signs of any pickup in hiring  View Next Page | |
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