Telegraph.co.ukInstant View: German prelim first-quarter GDP unexpectedly strongReuters| BERLIN (Reuters) – German gross domestic product grew a surprise 0.5 percent in the first quarter in seasonally adjusted terms – well ahead of a consensus forecast…
WASHINGTON – The recovery continued to firm in the The recovery continued to firm in the final quarter of last year, and labor market conditions…
When it comes to the larger economy, Irene could provide a hefty stimulus. Analysts are already predicting a big jump in construction and home-furnishings spending as beleaguered homeowners rush to repair and replace property that was destroyed in t…
After nearly three years of economic recovery, the crisis in state and local budgets continues to worsen. Even though state tax revenues are picking up, mandated spending obligations and the loss of federal stimulus money still put heavy pressure on s…
A potential double dip recession was a large concern a year and a half ago. There was a belief that the deep economic downturn of 2008 and 2009 could not generate enough momentum for an even modest recovery. Then, the unemployment rate started to fa…