Economy Sep 30 U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Apr 30 U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook “This is a split-screen economy.”… By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Jan 22 Consumer spending pushes U.S. economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Dec 23 U.S. economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate last quarter, though inflation remains stubbornly high Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation was 2.9%, up from 2.6% in the April-June quarter. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Jan 30 U.S. economy ends 2024 with solid growth, up 2.8 percent for full year The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Oct 30 U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.8 percent pace last quarter with consumers driving growth By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — did slow slightly from its 3% growth rate in the April-June quarter. Continue reading
Aug 30 U.S. economic growth for last quarter revised down slighty to a 2.1 percent annual rate By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Commerce Department's second estimate of growth last quarter marked a slight acceleration from a 2 percent annual growth rate from January through March. Continue reading
Jan 26 U.S. economy expanded 2.9% last quarter in face of interest rates and recession fears By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December, ending 2022 with momentum despite the pressure of high interest rates and widespread fears of a looming recession. Continue reading
Sep 16 Federal Reserve sees interest rates near zero, at least through 2023 By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Fed’s moves are occurring against the backdrop of an improving yet still weak economy, with hiring slowing and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. Continue reading
Sep 16 Report finds global economic outlook not as bad as expected By Associated Press The global economy is expected to rebound and grow by 5 percent next year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a report. Continue reading