U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday after an abrupt mid-afternoon nosedive ended Wall Street’s impressive rally.
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US single-family housing starts jump to more than 1-1/2-year high
Declining mortgage rates and incentives from builders are likely to draw potential buyers back into the housing market.
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US retail sales beat expectations; weekly jobless claims fall
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start amid deep discounting.
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US economy grows 5.2% in third quarter; higher interest rates sapping momentum
The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the third quarter, but momentum appears to have since waned.
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US new home sales fall more than expected in October
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell more than expected in October, likely as higher mortgage rates reduced affordability.
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US weekly jobless claims fall; business spending on equipment softening
Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected, but the U.S. labor market slowdown, driven by higher interest rates and economic concerns, continues to worry big money managers.
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