Lucia Mutikani

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US payrolls surge in December in boost to economic outlook

US payrolls surge in December in boost to economic outlook

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The dollar moved higher, while prices for US government debt fell, as traders ramped up bets the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates in March

US Q2 GDP growth revised sharply higher to 3.7%

US Q2 GDP growth revised sharply higher to 3.7%

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter.

US jobless claims lowest since 1973

US jobless claims lowest since 1973

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

This brings the Fed a step closer to raising interest rates this year

US jobless claims fall more than expected

US jobless claims fall more than expected

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

It was the 15th straight week that claims held below 300,000

Sturdy US jobs report boosts chances of Fed rate hike

Sturdy US jobs report boosts chances of Fed rate hike

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

March and April payrolls were revised to show 32,000 more jobs.

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter.

US trade deficit widens in December

US trade deficit widens in December

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

US trade deficit rose to its highest level since 2012.

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter.

US trade deficit narrows slightly; exports rise

US trade deficit narrows slightly; exports rise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The US trade deficit narrowed less than expected in October as lower crude oil prices failed to offset a jump in imports, while an increase in exports suggested the economy was weathering faltering global demand.