According to latest Fed Beige Book, manufacturing activity in the New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis and San Francisco grew at a robust place. read more

JUL 18, 2014 - 7:00 am

According to a recent report from the Labor Department, the four-week moving average for initial unemployment insurance claims was 2,571,250, the lowest level for this average since October 27, 2007. read more

JUL 11, 2014 - 7:11 am

A read of the minutes from the FOMC meeting in June reveal the Fed is expected to keep the fed funds rate below levels the Committee views as normal in the long run. The Committee also projected that GDP will expand at a faster pace in H2/14. read more

JUL 11, 2014 - 7:09 am

The latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report showed economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in June for the 53rd consecutive month. The report notes the construction industry is extremely strong and business conditions look positive going forward. read more

JUL 7, 2014 - 7:31 am

Bloomberg reported that Goldman Sachs brought forward its forecast for the Fed to raise interest rates in the third quarter of 2015, rather than the first three months of 2016. read more

JUL 7, 2014 - 7:27 am

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 288,000 in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. read more

JUL 7, 2014 - 7:23 am

Nine out of 10 executives at small and mid-size manufacturing and distribution companies expect solid growth over the next 12 months, but cite regulation as an impediment, according to the 2014 McGladrey Manufacturing and Distribution Monitor. read more

JUN 25, 2014 - 7:06 am

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 25th Annual “State of Logistics Report,” total U.S. business logistics as a percent of U.S. GDP declined for the second year in a row. read more

JUN 24, 2014 - 7:16 am

Economic growth stumbled in the first three months of this year, but bounced back in the spring and will maintain momentum over the remainder of 2014, according to a report released by TD Economics. read more

JUN 24, 2014 - 7:13 am

According to a report issued by the Labor Department, the advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June was 2.56 million, the fewest since October 13, 2007. read more

JUN 20, 2014 - 7:10 am

In its latest meeting of the FOMC, the Fed said growth in economic activity has rebounded in recent months and noted that business fixed investment resumed its advance. read more

JUN 19, 2014 - 6:59 am

Bloomberg reported, citing a survey of economists, that the Fed will probably raise its benchmark interest rate faster than money-market investors expect. read more

JUN 17, 2014 - 7:08 am

Reuters reported the U.S. economic recovery should accelerate in the coming months as an energy boom, steadily falling unemployment and a rebound in investment push growth to its fasters pace in a decade. read more

JUN 16, 2014 - 7:16 am

According to a new analysis by the National Association of Realtors, new home construction activity is currently insufficient in most of the U.S., and some states could face persistent housing shortages. read more

JUN 13, 2014 - 7:20 am

Reuters reported that U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in May and first-time applications for jobless benefits increased last week, but the data did little to alter views the economy is regaining steam. read more

JUN 13, 2014 - 7:19 am