Retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars.
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Report: U.S. Economy Added 114K Jobs In July, Unemployment Increases To 4.3%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, with the unemployment rate increasing 4.3%, leading to fears that the labor market is faltering and the economy is heading for a possible recession.
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US inflation rises moderately, consumer spending cools
U.S. prices increased moderately in June as the declining cost of goods tempered a rise in the cost of services.
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US monthly inflation slows; consumer spending surges
U.S. prices increased less than expected, with the cost of services outside housing and energy slowing significantly.
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US job growth accelerates in December; wage gains solid
U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in December while raising wages at a solid clip.
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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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