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Jobless claims fell to below 800,000, existing home sales soared, leading indicators rose more than expected and the Kansas City Fed manufacturing index also climbed in the latest reading.
October 22 -
Housing starts and building permits both rose in September, as the housing market remains the "best part of the U.S. economy."
October 20 -
Despite "robust" progress, it will take "some time" for the economy to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida.
October 19 -
The end-of-month economic data was positive, with even GDP coming in above expectations.
September 30 -
While not a huge gain, "claims remain staggeringly high" six months into the economic downturn, analysts say.
September 24 -
The housing market continues to lead all sectors in recovery, althoough a manufacturing and two services surveys also showed signs of recovery.
September 22 -
Jobless claims declined, but remain elevated, housing starts and building permits also slid, while manufacturing in the Philadelphia region expanded at a slower pace.
September 17 -
The economy continues on a fragmented recovery from the pandemic, with the housing market being a positive sign and labor having issues.
August 27 -
Consumer confidence sputtered even as new home sales surged, highlighting an uneven economic recovery.
August 25 -
New residential construction figures surpassed generous expectations, with low mortgage rates fueling the gains, which could be a boon for economic growth.
August 18