Friday, 1 March 2024 03:29 WIB | Economy
US initial jobless claims rose to 215,000 in the week ended Feb. 24 from an upwardly revised 202,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to 210,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET.
The four-week moving average fell by 3,000 to...
Saturday, 20 January 2024 04:55 WIB | Economy
US consumer sentiment soared in early January to the highest since 2021, far exceeding expectations, as short-term inflation expectations slipped to a three-year low.
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index rose 9.1 points to 78.8, the biggest monthly advance since 2005....
Friday, 19 January 2024 03:28 WIB | Economy
Layoffs stay near record low even as hiring slows
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in mid-January fell to 187,000 and touched the lowest level in 16 months, showing that layoffs remain near record lows.
New jobless claims declined by 16,000 from a revised 203,000 in...
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 03:33 WIB | Economy
Manufacturing activity again declined sharply in New York State this month, according to a survey published Tuesday, as firms set out a gloomier vision of their business conditions.
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey's general business index fell a massive 29 points to minus 43.7 in January,...
Saturday, 23 December 2023 05:02 WIB | Economy
US new-home sales unexpectedly slumped in November, led by a sharp drop in the South and suggesting a bumpy road to recovery for the housing market.
Purchases of new single-family homes decreased 12.2% to a 590,000 annual pace last month, a one-year low, government figures showed...
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 03:51 WIB | Economy
US job openings unexpectedly increased in August, fueled by a surge in white-collar postings, highlighting the durability of labor demand.
The number of available positions increased to 9.61 million from a revised 8.92 million in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings...