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Data, coupled with new information on jobless claims, provides a bit of hope for the economy.

The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week to the lowest level in over a year.

As global trade recovers, expect a return to pre-crisis current account dynamics.

US retail sales rebounded in October as demand for cars continued to climb even after the expiration of government sponsored incentives.

The euro region finally sees some modest growth, as Spain and Ireland straggle behind.

The nation’s stores posted a second consecutive month of sales increases, marking the retailing industry’s best performance in over a year.

U.S. business productivity in the third quarter grew at the fastest pace in six years and new claims for jobless aid fell to a 10-month low last week, indicating the decline in labor market may be hitting bottom.

The largest carmaker attributed its unexpected profit to government measures around the world designed to boost sales of environmentally friendly cars and other vehicles.

Orders to U.S. factories rebounded in September, helped by strength in autos, heavy machinery and military aircraft....

Signed contracts to buy previously occupied U.S. homes rose for the eighth straight month in September as buyers scrambled to take advantage of a tax credit for first-time buyers.