Unexpectedly steep September job losses send stocks lower, extending market's slideOctober 2nd, 2009 Stocks fall as September jobs report disappointsNEW YORK — Stocks fell moderately Friday after the government reported that more jobs were lost in September than expected. The Labor Department said employers cut 263,000 jobs last month, up from 201,000 in August and worse than the 180,000 losses economists were expecting.
Oil falls below $66 in Asia as regional stocks fall, investors eye US economic reportsSeptember 30th, 2009 Oil falls below $66 ahead of US economic reportsOil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy. By midday in Europe, benchmark crude for November delivery was down 31 cents to $65.71 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Summary Box: Productivity, factory orders increase in latest hopeful signs of recession's endSeptember 2nd, 2009 Summary Box: Productivity, factory orders riseMORE STRONG NUMBERS: Productivity in the second quarter posted its best showing since 2003, while cost-cutting by companies pushed labor costs down by the most in nine years. A separate report showed factory orders climbed in July, the fifth gain in six months.
New orders for US factory goods rise less than expected in July due to lower oil pricesSeptember 2nd, 2009 Factory orders rise less than expected in JulyWASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories rose less than expected in July as reduced demand for petroleum products offset a jump in orders for aircraft and other transportation goods.
Stocks edge lower, extending weakness, as market shrugs off better economic reportsSeptember 2nd, 2009 Stocks slip; Investors are cautious after tumbleNEW YORK — Stocks edged lower early Wednesday, a day after a big slide, as positive reports on factory orders and jobs did little to ease worries about the economy. A private sector report on unemployment failed to curb unease about job losses, one of the biggest problems facing the economy.
Stocks extend prior day's sell-off after factory orders report fails to ease concernsSeptember 2nd, 2009 Stocks slip as factory orders report disappointsNEW YORK — Stocks are moderately lower as orders to factories fall short of expectations. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that factory orders rose 1.3 percent in July, less than the 2.2 percent increase analysts predicted, according to a survey by Thomson Reuters.
Stocks edge lower in early trading after durable goods order report, breaking winning streakAugust 26th, 2009 Stocks dip at open after 6-day advance in the DowNEW YORK — Stocks edged lower in early trading Wednesday as investors awaited more data on the housing industry. The dip in stocks came after a more than 400-point jump in the Dow Jones industrials in just six days.
Stocks turn lower in early trading after weak retail sales, jobs reportsAugust 13th, 2009 Stocks edge lower after jobs, retail dataNEW YORK — Stocks turned lower in early trading Thursday as disappointing reports on jobs and retail sales deflated some of investors' optimism about the economy. Investors sent the major indexes slightly higher at the opening, but stocks failed to hold on to the gains and extend Wednesday's big rally, which followed upbeat comments from the Federal Reserve.
Factory orders rise unexpectedly in June due to higher prices for petroleum productsAugust 5th, 2009 Factory orders rise unexpectedly in JuneWASHINGTON — Factory orders rose in June for the fourth time in five months, an unexpected gain and the latest sign that the ailing manufacturing sector is recovering. The Commerce Department says factory orders rose 0.4 percent, after a 1.1 percent increase in May.
Factory orders rise more than expected in May, post largest increase in 11 monthsJuly 2nd, 2009 Factory orders rise more than expected in MayWASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories jumped in May by the largest amount in nearly a year, another sign that the nosedive in manufacturing is nearing an end.
Stock futures point to lower opening as unemployment rate reaches 26-year highJuly 2nd, 2009 Stock futures lower after jobs reportNEW YORK — Stock futures are extending their decline as the June unemployment rate hit a 26-year high. Overseas markets are also lower after a report showed unemployment in the 16 countries that use the euro rose to a 10-year high in May.
Stocks open lower on worries over labor market, economy following 4-day advanceJune 3rd, 2009 Wall Street opens lower after advanceNEW YORK — Worries about the labor market and the overall health of the economy sent stocks lower early Wednesday. The decline in U.S.
Bond yields slide as weak economic data sends stocks lower, boosts demand for TreasurysJune 3rd, 2009 Bond yields fall for 2nd day on weak economic dataNEW YORK — Treasury prices recovered Wednesday as stock investors reined in their enthusiasm about the U.S. economy. Yields on long-term Treasurys, a barometer for interest rates on mortgages and other loans, fell for a second straight day Wednesday following lackluster economic reports.
Airlines shares drop as economic data shake stocks, more carriers report less May trafficJune 3rd, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines DiveNEW YORK — Shares of U.S. carriers followed the broader market lower on Wednesday after the latest data gave investors more cause for concern about the nation's economy.
Stocks lose ground following mixed reports on manufacturing, factory ordersMay 1st, 2009 Stocks fall on mixed manufacturing, factory dataNEW YORK — Stocks are slipping following mixed data on manufacturing and factory orders. The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index contracted at a slower pace in April.
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