U.S. New Home Sales Jump Much More Than Expected In March
New home sales in the U.S. jumped by much more than expected in the month of March, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday. The report said new home sales soared by 4.0 percent to an annual rate of 694,000 in March.
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Chicago-area Business Activity Grows Slightly Faster In April
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Chicago-area business activity grew at a slightly faster rate in the month of April, according to a report released by MNI Indicators on Monday.
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U.S. Pending Home Sales Rise Less Than Expected In March
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A report released by the National Association of Realtors on Monday showed pending home sales in the U.S. increased by less than expected in the month of March.
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U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Exceeds Estimates In April
A report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by slightly more than anticipated in the month of April. ADP said private sector employment surged up by 204,000 jobs in April after spiking by a revised 228,000 jobs in March.
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U.S. Consumer Prices Show Modest Rebound In April
Consumer prices in the U.S. increased by slightly less than expected in the month of April, the Labor Department revealed in a report released on Thursday. The Labor Department said its consumer price index rose by 0.2 percent in April after edging down by 0.1 percent in March.
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U.S. Private Sector Employment Climbs Slightly Less Than Expected In May
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Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment increased by slightly less than expected in the month of May.
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Chicago Business Barometer Indicates Notably Faster Growth
A report released by MNI Indicators on Thursday showed business activity in the Chicago-area gained significant traction in the month of May.
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U.S. Service Sector Growth Accelerates More Than Expected In May
Activity in the U.S. service sector grew at a faster than expected rate in the month of May, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday. The ISM said its non-manufacturing index climbed to 58.6 in May from 56.8 in April.
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U.S. Wholesale Inventories Inch Up 0.1% In April
Wholesale inventories edged higher in the month of April, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Friday, while wholesale sales saw a notable increase. The report said wholesale inventories inched up by 0.1 percent in April.
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U.S. Consumer Price Growth Accelerates To Six-Year High In May
A report released by the Labor Department on Tuesday showed another modest increase in consumer prices in the U.S. in the month of May. The Labor Department said its consumer price index rose by 0.2 percent in May, matching the increase seen in April as well as economist estimates.
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