by Raul Hernandez | Feb 29, 2016 | Personal Income
by Raul Hernandez Driven by strong January wage gains, American consumers increased their spending in a sign that consumer confidence is on the rise. Personal incomes rose 0.5 percent during the month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, with more than half...
by George Goss | Feb 24, 2016 | Housing
By George Goss Economic uncertainty is taking a toll on the housing market, and economists and industry insiders blame a range of factors. New home starts declined in January by 3.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.09 million from 1.14 million in...
by Barbara Marcolini | Feb 15, 2016 | Retail
By Barbara Marcolini @babimarcolini After a disappointing holiday season, Americans started 2016 spending a little more – just enough to put away fears of a recession. Retail sales were 0.2 percent up in January, maintaining December’s pace of growth,...