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Further job gains in June could position US economy for stronger second half of 2013

YoopyaJul 5, 2013July 4, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — Another solid month of hiring in June could signal the start of a stronger second half of the year for the U.S.

US employers add 175K jobs, rate up to 7.6 pct.

YoopyaJun 7, 2013April 8, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in May- a steady pace that shows strength in the face of tax increases and government

Another Positive Sign For The Economy

YoopyaMay 29, 2013August 18, 20240

It is no secret that America has certainly faced some trying economic times over the past few years. While there are many sectors of the

How the Fed could ruin your summer holiday

YoopyaMay 27, 2013August 11, 20240

(Reuters) – Have your summer vacation all booked? Hoping to ignore your phone for a while, feeling safe in your investments and secure in the

Buffett says economy on mend, bonds ‘terrible’ investment

YoopyaMay 6, 2013September 8, 20240

(Reuters) – Warren Buffett said the U.S. economy is gradually improving, but low interest rates have made bonds “terrible investments” while stocks remain “reasonably priced.”

Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month

YoopyaMay 6, 2013September 5, 20240

Retail sales across the eurozone have fallen for the second month in a row in March, according to the European Union statistics agency Eurostat. The

Economic gains may not help Democrats much in 2014

YoopyaApr 29, 2013September 8, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents like to take credit for economic recoveries, just as President Barack Obama is angling to do now. He and his allies

Spain in new move to revive economy

YoopyaApr 26, 2013November 10, 20240

Spain is set to unveil new measures later aimed at reviving the economy, a day after unemployment in the country hit another record. Many economists

Discouraged job seekers behind shrinking labor force

YoopyaApr 6, 20130

(Reuters) – Americans giving up the hunt for jobs were likely behind a sharp drop in the U.S. workforce last month, a bad sign for

Bank of Japan’s Haruhiko Kuroda in aggressive growth move

YoopyaApr 4, 20130

Japan’s central bank has surprised markets with the size of its latest stimulus package, as it tries to spur growth and end years of falling