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Import prices were up 0.5% in October, up 0.2% excluding petroleum.

Initial jobless claims rose 2,000 to 216,000 in the week ended November 10, the Labor Department said Thursday.

U.S. retail sales rose in October by the most in five months on purchases of autos, fuel and building materials.

Manufacturers report expansion at a slower rate in November.

Prices paid remained elevated, employment levels rose and business activity expanded faster in November, according to the Empire State Manufacturing Survey.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is strong but could face headwinds next year.

The NASBO report released Thursday showed some bright spots for state ledgers.

The Chicago City Council approved the 2020 budget in a near unanimous vote.

Moody's Investors Service placed the school district on review for an upgrade.

The municipal bond market saw several large deals hit the screens on Wednesday, led by issuers in Michigan and South Carolina.