The National Restaurant Association reported that as a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and an erosion of optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in May. read more

JUL 7, 2011 - 9:18 am

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June for the 23rd consecutive month, according to the June 2011 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. read more

JUL 5, 2011 - 9:47 am

In a commentary that appeared in a post on MarketWatch, the author notes that the rise in durable-goods orders and capital equipment shipments in May contradicts the worrisome national and regional surveys seen recently. read more

JUN 28, 2011 - 9:23 am

Bloomberg reports the U.S. economy grew at a 1.9% in the first quarter, marking the start of what Federal Reserve policy makers project is a temporary slowdown in growth. read more

JUN 24, 2011 - 9:36 am

U.S. economic activity generally grew in April and May, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report. Loan demand and credit standards were reported to be mixed to slightly improved. read more

JUN 9, 2011 - 9:27 am

The Corporate Executive Board released results from its quarterly Business Barometer survey, which indicated that while businesses continue to project growth, positive economic sentiment has dampened and hiring expectations have dropped by 13% points among U.S. executives. read more

JUN 3, 2011 - 9:34 am

According to a survey conducted by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, contractors continue to deal with a very challenging economic environment that is impacting employment and capital spending decisions. read more

MAY 31, 2011 - 9:41 am

In their latest economic forecast, the ISM notes that survey respondents expect a 17.9% increase in capital expenditures in 2011, which is greater than the December forecast when members predicted an increase of 14.5% this year. read more

MAY 20, 2011 - 9:26 am

According to the results of this year's KPMG energy survey, energy executives expect continued volatility in the price-per-barrel of oil for the remainder of this year, with most predicting crude prices to exceed $121 per barrel. read more

MAY 16, 2011 - 9:19 am

Despite a small dip in confidence, U.S. executives' optimism remains stable as they expect large gains in net earnings in the next 12 months. With expectations of increasing oil prices, CFOs overall see inflation as a mounting concern, according to the quarterly "CFO Outlook Survey." read more

MAY 9, 2011 - 9:36 am

After two consecutive quarters of increased optimism, the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey revealed a decline in small business owner optimism from Q1 2011 levels. read more

MAY 5, 2011 - 9:05 am

Economic activity in the U.S. service sectors grew for the 17th consecutive month in April, according to the Institute for Supply Management's latest Report on Business Non-Manufacturing Index. read more

MAY 5, 2011 - 9:03 am

Bloomberg reported that manufacturing expanded faster than forecast in April, driven by gains in exports and inventories that keeping the industry at the forefront of the U.S. economic expansion. read more

MAY 3, 2011 - 9:41 am

According to a Bloomberg article, initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. grew last week to the highest level in three months, signaling a slower labor market recovery than previously expected. read more

APR 28, 2011 - 9:27 am

U.S. economic activity grew in March and early April, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report. read more

APR 14, 2011 - 10:48 am