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Census surveys aren't down for the count
After the House voted this month to defund a major part of the U.S. Census Bureau, the agency is taking the threat very seriously, with its supporters in both business and government rallying to preserve the annual questionnaire.
China rejects US ruling in solar dumping case
China's government on Friday rejected a U.S. antidumping ruling against its makers of solar power equipment and Chinese manufacturers warned possible higher tariffs might hurt efforts to promote clean energy.
Chinese solar makers reject US dumping ruling
Chinese producers of solar power equipment on Friday rejected an American anti-dumping ruling in a case that threatens to worsen U.S.-Chinese tensions. They warned proposed punitive tariffs might hurt efforts to promote clean energy.
Tariffs on Chinese solar panels split U.S. rivals
The Obama administration moved Thursday to impose stiff new tariffs on solar panels made in China, finding that Chinese companies are improperly flooding the U.S. market with government-subsidized products.
U.S. housing starts rise in April
U.S. builders started work on more homes and apartments last month and requested more permits to build single-family homes. The increases suggest the battered housing market is healing.
Consumers hold back, even as gas prices fall
Lower gas prices in April weren't enough to embolden consumers to spend more elsewhere.
Dow Jones average hits highest mark since 2007
The fastest growth in U.S. manufacturing in 10 months gave stocks a lift Tuesday and pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to its highest close in more than four years.
LAMBRO: Running on empty
There's a disconnect between the economy's relentless slowdown in the fourth year of Barack Obama's presidency and the sideshow issues he's raising on the campaign trail. Actually, "issues" is a gross exaggeration of the sleight-of-hand politics he's practicing right now in a desperate bid to save his presidency.
U.S. consumer spending slowed in March as income rose
Americans increased their spending more slowly in March, suggesting that some could be worried about the economy.
MILLER: Obama's blame game
President Obama must not be familiar with the old saying, "He who excuses himself accuses himself." With a pessimistic populace still dealing with high unemployment, low economic growth and rising fuel prices, he can't campaign on his record. His only hope for re-election is to pin the blame on someone or something else.
U.S. growth slowed to 2.2 percent in first quarter
The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first three months of this year. Governments spent less, and businesses cut back on investment. But consumers spent at the fastest pace in more than a year.
U.S. growth slows to 2.2 percent in first quarter
Growth in the U.S. economy slowed to 2.2 percent in the first quarter from 3 percent at the end of last year, even as unusually mild winter weather gave a strong boost to consumer spending and car sales, the Commerce Department reported Friday morning.
U.S. orders for long-lasting goods plunge in March
Orders for long-lasting factory goods fell by the largest amount in three years last month, mostly because demand for commercial aircraft plummeted. But companies also ordered less machinery and other equipment, a sign manufacturing output may slow.
U.S. new-home sales off 7 percent in March
Sales of new homes fell in March by the largest amount in more than a year, indicating that the U.S. housing market remains under strain despite some modest signs of improvement.
U.S. home building slows, but permits hit 3½-year high
U.S. builders started work on fewer homes in March after they sharply cut back on apartment construction. But builders requested the most permits for future projects in 3½ years, suggesting many anticipate the housing market could improve over the next year.