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China's economic growth drops to 13-year low
Rob Schmitz Jan 18, 2013
The world's fastest growing economy just posted it's worst growth figures in over a decade. Is it time to be concerned?
Retail sales increased by a half percent last month
Jeremy Hobson Jan 16, 2013
Despite the impending fiscal cliff, consumer spending turned out to be higher than expected this holiday season.
How does the U.S. stack up on economic growth?
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
When it comes to economic growth, is the U.S. more like China or like Europe?
A look ahead at Washington's 2013 agenda
David Gura Dec 24, 2012
Fiscal cliff negotiations will likely dominate the conversation in the weeks ahead, but what economic issues will Washington be talking about the rest of 2013?
U.S. economy is reaching a crossroads
Diane Swonk Dec 20, 2012
The latest revision of third quarter GDP finds the U.S. economy growing even faster than we'd thought this summer -- 3.1 percent.
U.S. to profit from selling remaining stake in AIG
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 11, 2012
It looks like the U.S. government’s rescue of insurance giant AIG is coming to an end. And, amazingly enough, it’s a happy ending: The government is selling the last of its AIG stock -- for a profit.
GDP revised up to 2.7%, investment revised down
Diane Swonk Nov 29, 2012
Though the latest GDP numbers are up and jobless claims are down, the economic details tell a gloomier story.
A Sandy sales bump?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Oct 31, 2012
As stricken homeowners dig out, home-improvement sales should see a boost.
Economists encouraged by third-quarter growth
Mark Garrison Oct 26, 2012
The government is estimating U.S. GDP grew two percent for the past three months. The figure is better than economists had expected -- but then again, they weren't expecting much.
Retailers report another strong sales month
Jeff Horwich Oct 15, 2012
U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.
