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US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May

The Commerce Department says builders increased housing starts 6.8 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000.

US current account deficit up 3.7 percent in Q1

The Commerce Department says the deficit increased 3.7 percent in the first quarter to $106.1 billion.

US wholesale stockpiles rose 0.2 percent in April

The Commerce Department says stockpiles at the wholesale level rose 0.2 percent in April.

News Summary: US consumer spending falls 0.2 pct.

SPENDING FALLS: Consumer spending dropped a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in April, the Commerce Department said Friday.

US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

The Commerce Department says durable goods orders rose 3.3 percent last month after a 5.9 decline in March.

US new home sales up 2.3 percent in April

The Commerce Department says new-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000 in April, up 2.3 percent from March and just slightly below January's 458,000.

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WASHINGTON - Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m.WASHINGTON - Labor Department releases Consumer Price Index for April, 8:30 a.m.WASHINGTON - Commerce Department releases...

US business stockpiles flat in March, sales fall

The Commerce Department said Monday that business stockpiles showed no increase in March on a seasonally adjusted basis.

US stock market falls after retail sales report

Americans boosted spending at retail stores in April, according to the Commerce Department, surprising some economists.

US retail sales edge up 0.1 percent in April

The Commerce Department says retail sales edged up 0.1 percent in April.

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WASHINGTON: US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May

The overall pace of homes started rose 6.8 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual...

WASHINGTON: Ahead of the Bell: US Housing Starts

The Commerce Department will report on May housing starts and permits at 8:30 a.m. EST Tuesday.