Oil gains to near $96 as investors eye US economy
The price of oil rose to near $96 a barrel on Friday ahead of the release of Conference Board's index of leading indicators for the U.S. economy. Full story
Brighter view on jobs and pay lifts US confidence
Americans are more optimistic the job market is healing and will deliver higher pay later this year. That brighter outlook, along with rising home prices, cheaper gasoline and a surging stock market, could offset some of the drag from the recent tax increases and government spending cuts. Full story
News Summary: Consumer mood up on hiring outlook
CONFIDENCE UP: The Conference Board's index of consumer confidence rose to 68.1 in April, helped by a better outlook for the job market and expectations for higher pay. The increase was from a reading of 61.9 in March. Full story
Confidence in US economy likely rose slightly
Confidence in the U.S. economy likely inched up this month as Americans spent more and appeared to shrug off higher taxes that shaved their take-home pay. Full story
Leading economic indicator hints at slower growth
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of future U.S. economic activity fell slightly in November, suggesting a slowdown in growth in the near term. Full story
Leading economic indicator rises in October
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of future U.S. economic activity rose marginally in October, pointing to modest growth in the near term. Full story
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CEO Confidence in Economy Drops
A new Conference Board survey finds that in Q2, just 17 percent of CEOs think conditions have improved. Compare that to Q1, where optimism stood at 67 percent. Mort Zuckerman, U.S. News & World Report, and Andrew Puzder, CKE Restaurants CEO, weigh in.
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