Bloomberg reported that factory production rose in February by the most
in six months, showing manufacturing will help the U.S. economy emerge from a weather-related setback. read more
MAR 18, 2014 - 7:28 am
The Fed’s latest Beige Book reports from most of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts indicated that economic conditions continued to expand with most districts reporting improved levels of activity, which were characterized as “modest to moderate.” read more
MAR 6, 2014 - 7:24 am
The Commerce Department reported that fourth quarter GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.4%, which was substantially lower than the advanced estimate of 3.2% issued last month. read more
MAR 3, 2014 - 6:28 am
In its Q1/14 Construction Industry Research Update, GE Capital said home building remained strong in 2013 supported by increasing household formation and lean inventories, but cautioned the pace will slow in 2014 due to higher mortgage rates and higher home prices. read more
FEB 26, 2014 - 7:02 am
Bloomberg reported that sales at U.S. retailers declined in January by the most since June 2012 amid bad weather and uneven progress in the labor market, signaling the economy was off to a slow start in 2014. read more
FEB 18, 2014 - 7:02 am
Rather than taking a break after the busy holiday retail season, small businesses continued to expand through January 2014, according to the Small Business Lending Index released by Direct Capital. read more
FEB 13, 2014 - 4:00 pm
The Labor Department said U.S. employment rose by 113,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.6%. Employment grew in construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade and mining. read more
FEB 10, 2014 - 7:04 am
The ISM's Non-Manufacturing Index registered 1 percentage point higher in January than the seasonally adjusted reading from December. The majority of survey respondents feel positive about continued economic growth, ISM noted. read more
FEB 7, 2014 - 7:02 am
According to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, small business owners are the most optimistic they have been in five years and expect their businesses to increase cash flow and hire more employees in 2014. read more
FEB 6, 2014 - 6:40 am
PayNet said small business trends show a strong finish to 2013 that will help sustain growth in the U.S. economy in Q1/14, according to the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index. read more
FEB 5, 2014 - 6:24 am
According to the Institute for Supply Management, American manufacturers said new orders from customers slowed sharply in January after hitting more than a four-year high in December. read more
FEB 4, 2014 - 7:02 am
A new national survey conducted by Balboa Capital reveals that business owners and equipment dealers are planning to increase marketing initiatives and invest in new equipment. read more
JAN 31, 2014 - 6:32 am
Lenders anticipate borrowers will make new capital investments, acquisitions and hires, while expectations for loan losses, bankruptcies, unemployment and bank failures are at near all-time lows, according to the Q4 Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey. read more
JAN 29, 2014 - 7:04 am
U.S. industrial manufacturers expressed optimism about the U.S. economy and toward the broader world economy, which has reached the highest level since Q4/10, according to the PwC US Q4 2013 Manufacturing Barometer. read more
JAN 27, 2014 - 7:08 am
The small business economy finished 2013 on a high note and shows clear signs of making further gains in 2014, according to the Small Business Lending Index released by Direct Capital. read more
JAN 27, 2014 - 7:00 am