Japan’s industrial production rose at the fastest pace in more than 50 years, led by carmakers as they restored operations at plants after a record earthquake and tsunami on March 11.
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U.S. consumer spending probably rose in May at the slowest pace in almost a year, reflecting fewer new-car purchases and dimmer employment prospects, economists said before a report today.
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Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded in May at the slowest pace in more than a year, reflecting higher costs of commodities and an interruption in the supply of parts after Japan’s earthquake.
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Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded in May at the slowest pace in more than a year, partly reflecting an interruption in the supply of parts after Japan’s earthquake.
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Housings starts in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in April as homebuilders continued to struggle almost two years into an economic recovery.
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The U.S. economy probably grew at a slower pace in the first quarter as higher gasoline prices prompted American consumers to curb spending, economists said ahead of a government report today.
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European Central Bank Executive Board member Juergen Stark said the bank will raise interest rates and withdraw other emergency measures at an appropriate pace.
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European Central Bank Executive Board member Juergen Stark said the bank will raise interest rates and withdraw other emergency measures at an appropriate pace.
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