Business Conditions
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Suggest Labor Market Recovery is Faltering
Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose again, suggesting the emerging recovery may be at risk.
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U.S. Economy Posts Record Decline During Lockdowns
The U.S. economy suffered a historic contraction in the second quarter. Uncertainty, confusion, and risk aversion among consumers and businesses may put the recovery at risk.
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Reopening Boosts Consumer Optimism, But COVID Dampens the Outlook
Consumer attitudes declined in July as resurging COVID-19 cases dampened the outlook more than reopening boosted views of current conditions.
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New Durable-Goods Orders Rise Again in June
Manufacturers’ new orders for durable goods rose again in June, showing that easing government restrictions should lead to economic recovery, but resurging COVID-19 increases risks.
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New Home Sales Jump to the Highest Level Since 2007
Sales of new single-family homes rose to a 12-year high as low mortgage rates support increased demand.
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rise as Continuing Claims Fall
Labor market indicators are becoming mixed, suggesting the emerging recovery may be at risk.
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Existing-Home Sales Rebound in June; Inventory Remains Tight
Existing-home sales rebounded in June, but the outlook remains highly uncertain.
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Shrank Again but Remain High
New unemployment claims slowed again but remain high. Other labor market data as well as broader activity measures look more positive but surging new COVID-19 cases could derail growth.
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Retail Spending Returned to Trend in June
Retail sales posted another big gain in June, further recovering from the policy-induced economic coma but rising new COVID-19 cases are a risk to future growth.
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Manufacturing Activity Increases for A Second Month but Full Recovery Still Far Off
Easing of lockdown policies in May and June is helping the economy on the path to recovery but surging new COVID-19 cases and deaths could derail the progress.
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Suggest Labor Market Recovery is Faltering
Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose again, suggesting the emerging recovery may be at risk.
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•
U.S. Economy Posts Record Decline During Lockdowns
The U.S. economy suffered a historic contraction in the second quarter. Uncertainty, confusion, and risk aversion among consumers and businesses may put the recovery at risk.
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Reopening Boosts Consumer Optimism, But COVID Dampens the Outlook
Consumer attitudes declined in July as resurging COVID-19 cases dampened the outlook more than reopening boosted views of current conditions.
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New Durable-Goods Orders Rise Again in June
Manufacturers’ new orders for durable goods rose again in June, showing that easing government restrictions should lead to economic recovery, but resurging COVID-19 increases risks.
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New Home Sales Jump to the Highest Level Since 2007
Sales of new single-family homes rose to a 12-year high as low mortgage rates support increased demand.
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rise as Continuing Claims Fall
Labor market indicators are becoming mixed, suggesting the emerging recovery may be at risk.
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Existing-Home Sales Rebound in June; Inventory Remains Tight
Existing-home sales rebounded in June, but the outlook remains highly uncertain.
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Shrank Again but Remain High
New unemployment claims slowed again but remain high. Other labor market data as well as broader activity measures look more positive but surging new COVID-19 cases could derail growth.
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Retail Spending Returned to Trend in June
Retail sales posted another big gain in June, further recovering from the policy-induced economic coma but rising new COVID-19 cases are a risk to future growth.
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Manufacturing Activity Increases for A Second Month but Full Recovery Still Far Off
Easing of lockdown policies in May and June is helping the economy on the path to recovery but surging new COVID-19 cases and deaths could derail the progress.