The UK economy expanded moderately as estimated in the second quarter as household spending grew at the weakest pace in nearly three years amid rising prices. Gross domestic product increased 0.3 percent sequentially in the second quarter, unrevised from the preliminary estimate, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday. more...
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed a modest uptick in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended August 19th. more...