The numbers: The New York Federal Reserve’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the state, rose 13.6 points to 4.5 in November, the regional Fed Read more
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U.S. jobless claims tick higher in latest week
The numbers: Initial jobless claims rose 7,000 to 225,000 in the week ended November 5, the U.S. Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had estimated Read more
U.S. jobless claims tick higher in latest week
The numbers: Initial jobless claims rose 5,000 to 225,000 in the week ended November 5, the U.S. Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had estimated Read more
U.S. factory orders rise in September, belying concerns of manufacturing slowdown
Orders for manufactured goods rose 0.3% in September, the Commerce Department said Thursday. The gain was in line with the median forecast of economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal. Read more
U.S. productivity picks up a bit in third quarter
The numbers: U.S. productivity rose at a 0.3% annual clip in the third quarter, the government said Thursday. That’s the first gain after two straight sharp quarterly declines. Economists surveyed Read more
U.S. private-sector job growth picks up in October, ADP says
The numbers: U.S. private payrolls rose by 239,000 in October, according to the payroll services firm ADP on Wednesday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a gain Read more
U.S. private-sector job growth picks up in October, ADP says
The numbers: U.S. private payrolls rose by 239,000 in October, according to the payroll services firm ADP on Wednesday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a gain Read more
Caterpillar stock had a great October, and that earned it a downgrade
Shares of Caterpillar Inc. pulled back on Monday after UBS analyst Steven Fisher said he no longer recommended investors buy, as the potential for upside relative to downside risk is Read more
Chicago PMI weakens further in October
The Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, dropped to 45.2 in October from 45.7 in the prior month, according to data released Monday. Economists polled by the Read more
Chicago PMI weakens further in October
The Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, dropped to 45.2 in October from 45.7 in the prior month, according to data released Monday. Economists polled by the Read more